An observational study in Tuberculosis and HIV, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Completed at 5 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 99 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-05.
Sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Observational
Background:
Tuberculosis (TB) is a health threat for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People living with HIV are more likely than others to develop active TB. Also, TB makes HIV progress faster. TB is a leading cause of death among people in the West African country of Liberia. Researchers want to find an effective testing method for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to help people living with HIV in Liberia.
Objective:
To compare the interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) and tuberculin skin test (TST) as LTBI screening tests in people living with HIV in Liberia.
Eligibility:
People ages 18 and older who take part in NIH study #19-I-N014 and are scheduled to have or have had IGRA at a Month 12 HONOR study visit.
Design:
Participants will be screened with a medical history and physical exam. Their medical records and HONOR study records will be reviewed.
Participants will have TST. Purified protein derivative will be placed in the skin of their forearm. They will be observed for adverse reactions for 15 minutes. Between 48 and 72 hours after placement, they will have a second study visit to have the TST read. If they miss this time frame, they can return up to 7 days after placement. If they have a positive test result, they will have a chest x-ray. They will have a third study visit to review the results of the chest x-ray. They will be referred for clinical care if needed. They will take a pregnancy test if needed.
Participation will last from 2 days to 6 weeks.
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Study Description:
This is a prospective study to compare the interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) and tuberculin skin test (TST) as latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening tests in people living with HIV in Liberia. Participants will be co-enrolled on the ongoing HONOR (A CoHOrt Clinical, Viral, and ImmuNOlogic Monitoring Study of People Living with Retroviral Infection in Liberia) study. A TST will be administered to eligible participants who are being screened by IGRA on HONOR. Since there is no gold standard for diagnosing LTBI, the results of each method will be compared to evaluate whether there is no difference in the probability of testing positive, assess the operational functionality in the clinic and lab, and determine whether one test can be used with greater sensitivity assuming comparable specificity.
In an extension phase, participants who had a positive TST and/or IGRA result will be offered an opportunity to return for an optional assessment by follow-up chest x-ray, non-contrast chest computed tomography (CT) scanning, sputum collection, and phlebotomy. This will involve an additional visit (Visit 4), to occur after completion of the primary phase (Visit 3). The visit may occur in conjunction with (ie, the same day as or within 4 weeks of) a main HONOR study visit, and results of blood tests collected under the main HONOR study will be reviewed. For participants who have already completed the main HONOR study or do not have an upcoming HONOR visit scheduled, a new visit (ie, HONOR TB Visit 4) will be scheduled for this HONOR TB extension study, and a blood draw will also be performed.
Objectives:
Primary Objective: Assess the sensitivity of the IGRA and TST as LTBI screening tools in people living with HIV in Liberia.
Secondary Objective: Assess the operational functionality of the IGRA and TST in Liberia.
Exploratory Objective: Investigate testing approaches, including follow-up chest x-ray imaging, high-resolution chest CT imaging, and performance on sputum of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex/rifampin (RIF) nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), to improve diagnosis of stage-specific TB infection by examining how classification of TB status is associated with biomarker levels (only for participants with a positive TST and/or IGRA).
Endpoints:
Primary Endpoint: Frequency of positive results using the IGRA and TST.
Secondary Endpoint: Proportion of each test type successfully completed and the result determined.
Exploratory Endpoint: Repeat chest x-ray assessment, non-contrast chest CT assessment, sputum analysis by MTB/RIF NAAT assay, and analysis of serum by a CRISPR-Mtb-cfDNA assay.
1,170 studies on the registry are indexed under Tuberculosis; 175 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 200 is below the median of 253 across 317 observational studies indexed under Tuberculosis.
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Adult participants must be enrolled in the main HONOR study of people living with HIV in Liberia who participated in the HONOR TB study at their Month 12 visit and tested positive on IGRA and/or TST.
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In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
In order to be eligible to participate in the extension phase of the study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this
study:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the extension phase of this study:
Exclusion of Special Populations (Children, Adults Who Lack Capacity to Consent, and Pregnant Women)
-We are able to obtain knowledge about TST performance in Liberia without exposing children, adults who lack capacity to consent, and pregnant women to the potential risk of reactions to the TST or exposure to radiation for research purposes.
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An allergy, or another reaction of the immune system, to a substance. “Hypersensitivity to the study drug” means a known allergic reaction to it — not every side effect a medicine can have.
A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Hypersensitivity
An allergy, or another reaction of the immune system, to a substance. “Hypersensitivity to the study drug” means a known allergic reaction to it — not every side effect a medicine can have.
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Contraindication
A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
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Adult participants who who tested positive on IGRA and or TST during initial phase and meet the study-specific eligibility criteria.
Frequency of positive results using the IGRA and TST.
Assess the sensitivity of the IGRA and TST as LTBI screening tools in people living with HIV in Liberia.
Time frame: 48-72 hours after TST placement
Proportion of each test type successfully completed and the result determined.
Assess the operational functionality of the IGRA and TST.
Time frame: 48-72 hours after TST placement
Plan to share: Yes — Individual participant data that underline the results reported in this article, after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices).
Supporting information: Study protocol
Time frame: Beginning 9 months and ending 36 months following article publication.
Access criteria: Investigators whose proposed use of the data has been approved by an independent review committee identified for this purpose. Utilized for individual participant data meta-analysis. Proposals may be submitted up to 36 months following article publication. After 36 months the data will be available in our database but without investigator support.
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Ran from Jul 2021 to primary completion in Apr 2026, 57 months.
Of 122 non-industry observational studies under Tuberculosis, half reached primary completion within 41 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 24 and three quarters within 76. This study's 57 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 134 studies reached it within 36 months; a quarter within 21 and three quarters within 76.
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