New hope against drug-resistant lung bug: contezolid shows early promise

NCT ID NCT07372781

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a new antibiotic called contezolid in 24 adults with a stubborn lung infection caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. Participants take the drug alone for 14 days, and researchers measure how much the bacteria level drops in their sputum compared to a standard antibiotic. The goal is to see if contezolid can become a new treatment option for this difficult infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing chest hospital affiliated to Capital medical university, Beijing Tuberculosis & Thoracic Tumor Research Institute

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 101149, China

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