Breakthrough 9-Month TB cure tested in gabon

NCT ID NCT03057756

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a 9-month treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 23 patients in Gabon. The goal was to see if this shorter regimen could cure the disease with fewer side effects than standard longer treatments. Participants were hospitalized for at least four months and monitored for cure and safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné

    Lambaréné, Please Select, BP 242, Gabon

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