Small study measures early bacteria-killing power of azithromycin for MAC lung disease

NCT ID NCT04287049

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This pilot study looked at how well the antibiotic azithromycin kills Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria in the lungs during the first 14 days of treatment. Ten adults with MAC lung disease provided sputum samples to measure bacterial levels. The goal was to understand early drug activity, not to cure or control the disease long-term.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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