Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
MONDO:0005861A type of drug-resistant tuberculosis that is resistant to both rifampicin and isoniazid, the two most powerful anti-TB drugs.
Also known as: MDR-TB, multidrug-resistant TB
42 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 36 tagged with Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis itself.
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9-Month TB cure trial shows promise for Drug-Resistant patients
Cure CompletedThis study tested a 9-month treatment plan for people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Gabon. The goal was to see if this shorter regimen could cure the disease with fewer side effects. 23 patients aged 15 and older took part, and the study tracked how many were …
Sponsor: Centre de Recherche Médicale de Lambaréné • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a 4-Drug combo cut TB treatment time in half?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a new combination of four drugs, called BPaMZ, for treating tuberculosis. People with drug-sensitive TB receive BPaMZ for 4 months, compared to the standard 6-month regimen. People with drug-resistant TB receive BPaMZ for 6 months. The study measures how well the…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Global Alliance for TB Drug Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower dose of an old antibiotic tame Drug-Resistant TB?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a low daily dose of the antibiotic linezolid, added to a personalized combination of other drugs, is safe and tolerable for people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Participants take either linezolid or a placebo for 16 weeks, alongside thei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone replace the nurse? study tests video monitoring for TB treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two ways of making sure people with tuberculosis (TB) take their medicine correctly: traditional in-person observation by a healthcare worker versus electronic observation using live video or recorded videos on a computer or phone. The trial involves 216 TB pa…
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with Drug-Resistant TB: delamanid studied in children
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug delamanid in 37 children with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), some of whom also had HIV. The goal was to see how the drug works in the body, check for side effects, and find the right dose. Children took delamanid along with their regular TB …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a shorter TB drug combo beat Drug-Resistant TB?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different doses of the antibiotic linezolid, combined with three other drugs (bedaquiline, delamanid, and clofazimine), in 138 people with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. The goal was to see which dose worked better at clearing the infection and was e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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TB vaccine booster shows promise in speeding up recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a therapeutic vaccine called RUTI in 140 people with tuberculosis (TB), including drug-resistant forms. Participants received either one dose of RUTI or a placebo alongside their standard TB medications. The goal was to see if the vaccine could help clear the TB…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Archivel Farma S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against Drug-Resistant TB
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs—bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid—in 109 people with extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) or multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) that didn't respond to other treatments. Participants took the drugs for 6 to 9 months. The goal was…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Global Alliance for TB Drug Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can newer tests match the gold standard for detecting Drug-Resistant TB?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study evaluates whether two newer line probe assays, the YD REBA MTB-MDR and Hain Genotype MTBDRplus V2, perform as well as the older Hain Genotype MTBDRplus V1 in detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis. Researchers will test stored, de-identified samples from adults with sym…
Sponsor: Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Superbug surveillance: 14,000 patients swabbed to map resistance
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study monitored over 14,000 hospital patients for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) by taking rectal swabs and tracking bloodstream infections. Researchers analyzed the bacteria's genetics and how they resist antibiotics, aiming to understand how resistance eme…
Sponsor: University of Luebeck • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC