Portable chest X-ray screening for tuberculosis in migrant communities in New York City
Tests portable chest X-ray screening for tuberculosis in migrant adults in New York City.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Screening With Portable X-rays for Rapid Recognition of TB
Key facts
- Where
- New York, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- African Services CommitteeNew York, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Columbia University
- Trial code
- NCT07737275
- Record updated
- 2 October 2026
- Original description
SPOT-TB (Screening with Portable X-rays for rapid recOgniTion of TB) is a prospective study evaluating a community-based tuberculosis (TB) screening strategy for migrant populations in New York City. The screening intervention integrates mobile ultra-portable digital chest radiography with artificial intelligence-assisted image interpretation, tuberculosis symptom assessment, latent tuberculosis infection testing, and HIV testing. Participants with concerning screening findings are referred for appropriate clinical evaluation. The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of this integrated screening strategy for improving early identification of active pulmonary tuberculosis and linkage to care in community settings.Read full original descriptionShow less
Mobilizing Innovative Strategies to Improve Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis and Retention in the TB Care Cascade for Migrant Communities in New York City
SPOT-TB (Screening with Portable X-rays for rapid recOgniTion of TB) is a prospective study evaluating a community-based tuberculosis (TB) screening strategy for migrant populations in New York City. The screening intervention integrates mobile ultra-portable digital chest radiography with artificial intelligence-assisted image interpretation, tuberculosis symptom assessment, latent tuberculosis infection testing, and HIV testing. Participants with concerning screening findings are referred for appropriate clinical evaluation. The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of this integrated screening strategy for improving early identification of active pulmonary tuberculosis and linkage to care in community settings.
Inclusion: Adult persons 18 years or older; Self-identifying as migrants to the US; Self-reporting migration within the 24 months.
Exclusion: Lack capacity for informed consent; Unable to perform translation/study materials not available in appropriate language; Unwilling to participate; Prisoner; Pregnancy.