New hope for rare lung infection: epetraborole trial begins
NCT ID NCT07301320
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a drug called epetraborole for people with a chronic lung infection caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. About 84 adults will take either a low or high dose of the drug or a placebo for 84 days. Researchers will check if symptoms improve and if the infection clears from sputum samples.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
epetraborole
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment for a hard-to-treat lung infection that currently has limited options.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 84 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.
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Oregon Health & Science University
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