800
Participants
Start Date
April 16, 2021
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2023
Study Completion Date
June 30, 2023
targeted Next Generation Sequencing (tNGS)
The index tests used in this trial will include up to three end-to-end, targeted next generation sequencing (tNGS) solutions for diagnosis of DR-TB. Each solution will include all of the equipment, reagents, and software necessary for handling the entire sequencing workflow, including DNA extraction from processed sputum samples (i.e. sediment), library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis/interpretation for clinical result reporting.
National Institute for Communicable Diseases & Wits Health Consortium, Johannesburg
Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Tbilisi
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland
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