Can a common antibiotic ease lingering lyme fatigue?
NCT ID NCT05219929
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking tetracycline for 3 months is tolerable for people with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease (PTLD) — those who still have symptoms like fatigue after standard antibiotic treatment. 60 adults received either tetracycline or a placebo, then switched treatments. The main goal was to see how many side effects occurred and if people could stick with the therapy. Results may help decide if larger studies on symptom relief are worthwhile.
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Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center
Lutherville, Maryland, 21093, United States
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