Old antibiotic, new hope: doxycycline may shield TB Patients' lungs and hearts

NCT ID NCT05473520

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the antibiotic doxycycline to standard tuberculosis (TB) treatment can reduce lung damage and improve heart health. About 150 adults with active TB and lung cavities will receive either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure lung function, heart events, and safety over two years.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hospital Queen Elizabeth I

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    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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  • Klinik Kesihatan Luyang

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    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

  • Klinik Kesihatan Menggatal

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    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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  • National University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, 119228, Singapore

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  • TB Control Unit

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    Singapore, Singapore

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    Contact

  • Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Borneo Medical and Health Research Centre

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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