Breakthrough TB combo cures drug-resistant cases in major trial

NCT ID NCT02333799

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested a 6-month treatment with three drugs (bedaquiline, PA-824, and linezolid) in 109 people with highly drug-resistant TB or TB that didn't respond to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could cure the infection. Results showed high success rates, offering a shorter, more effective option for a disease that is usually very difficult to treat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King DinuZulu Hospital Complex

    Sydenham, Durban, 4001, South Africa

  • Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital

    Sandringham, Johannesburg, 2131, South Africa

  • Task Applied Science - Brooklyn Chest Hospital

    Ysterplaat, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa

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