Comparing Two Preventive Regimens for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

Summary

Though still an endemic area, the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in Taiwan is decreasing in recent years. Further reduction in TB incidence, or even elimination should rely on treatment for LTBI. However, which is the cost-effective screening method or what is the cost-effective regimen in Taiwan is still unclear. Therefore, the investigators designed this prospective study to follow up adult household contacts with LTBI for 2 years and compare the efficacy of 9-month isoniazid and 4-month rifampicin).

Timeline

Start

2011-05

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2013-12

Drugs

Indications