Can a 100-Year-Old TB vaccine help fight a tough lung infection?

NCT ID NCT07094711

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing whether the BCG vaccine, originally developed for tuberculosis, can be safely used to treat a chronic lung infection called MAC. About 48 adults with MAC lung disease will receive either a BCG injection or a placebo. Researchers will track side effects, immune responses, and changes in sputum cultures over 12 months to see if the vaccine helps control the infection.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Virginia Health

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    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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