Hope for Hard-to-Treat lung infection: old drug shows promise
NCT ID NCT02968212
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests a drug called clofazimine to see if it can help people with a stubborn lung infection caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). About 102 adults with confirmed MAC lung disease will receive the drug. The goal is to see if it clears the infection from sputum and improves walking ability and fatigue.
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Locations
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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, United States
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National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado, 80206, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33620, United States
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University of Texas Health Science Center
Tyler, Texas, 75708, United States
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