drugset / Trial / NCT00760149

Summary

In this phase II clinical trial, the pharmacokinetics, safety and (short-term) efficacy of higher than standard doses rifampicin will be studied during the intensive phase of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Patients enrolled in this study will either get the standard TB regimen (including 600 mg rifampicin; first study arm), or 900 mg rifampicin plus isoniazid, ethambutol and pyrazinamide in standard dosages (second study arm), or 1200 mg rifampicin plus the other drugs in standard dosages (third study arm). All patients will get the standard TB regimen during the continuation phase of treatment.

Timeline

Start
2010-07
Primary completion
2013-09
Completion
2013-09

Publications

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Rifampin Small molecule 900 mg Oral
Comparator Rifampin Small molecule 1200 mg Oral

Indications