Can a common antibiotic beat syphilis?

NCT ID NCT05548426

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether the antibiotic linezolid can effectively treat early syphilis. About 24 adults with primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis will receive linezolid, and researchers will check if their blood test levels drop enough by 6 months. The goal is to find a new treatment option for syphilis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Howard Brown Health

    Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States

  • Open Arms HealthCare Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

  • Open Door Health

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02907, United States

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27405, United States

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