New combo pill shows promise for HIV patients fighting TB

NCT ID NCT04734652

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

Summary

This study tested a new HIV medication (Biktarvy) taken twice daily in 122 adults who also have drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB) and are on standard TB treatment. The goal was to see if the new pill can control HIV just as well as the current standard treatment. The study measured how many people had undetectable HIV levels after 24 and 48 weeks, while also monitoring safety and side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease pulmonary tuberculosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CAPRISA Springfield Clinical Research Site

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, South Africa