New drug cocktail aims to beat tough infection in HIV patients

NCT ID NCT07585461

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a fluoroquinolone antibiotic to the standard three-drug treatment helps HIV patients with a serious bacterial infection called disseminated MAC. About 124 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the standard therapy or the four-drug combo for the first 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if more patients feel better by day 28, with fewer fevers and improved symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

fluoroquinolone (levofloxacin or moxifloxacin) added to standard triple therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a more effective treatment for HIV patients with severe MAC infections, improving early recovery and reducing bacterial load.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with only 124 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding a fluoroquinolone also raises risks like heart rhythm problems and side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS-related disorder AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections HIV infectious disease Mycobacterium avium complex disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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