Could an HIV drug fight fatal brain disease? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07482085

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether efavirenz, an HIV medication, can help people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder. About 246 adults with CJD will receive either efavirenz or a placebo daily. The main goal is to see if the drug extends survival time.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, 100053, China

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