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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-09-19Clinical Trial Update: Genome Sequencing of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) in Sputum
Clinical trial update exploring genome sequencing of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in sputum; no results or status details reported.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-09-17Clinical Trial Update: Safety Study of Tuberculosis Vaccines AERAS-402 and MVA85A [Phase 1]
Phase 1 safety study of tuberculosis vaccines AERAS-402 and MVA85A has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Co-trimoxazole [Phase 2]
This update presents pharmacokinetic parameters for co-trimoxazole evaluated in a Phase 2 study for tuberculosis.
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FDA approval · 2014-08-21FDA Approved: RIFAMPIN — Original Application (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC)
FDA approved Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC's generic rifampin (RIFAMPIN) under an Original Application (ANDA), expanding access to this antibiotic…
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FDA approval · 2014-08-04FDA Approved: SIRTURO — Supplemental Application (Janssen Products, LP)
FDA approved a supplemental application for SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) from Janssen Products, LP, likely updating the labeling or expand…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-07-30Clinical Trial Update: Vitamin D Supplementations as Adjunct to Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs in Mongolia [NA]
A completed clinical trial in Mongolia studied Vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct to standard anti-tuberculosis therapy.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-07-11Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Host Immunity to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Response to Treatment [Phase 2]
This Phase 2 trial evaluating vitamin D supplementation's impact on host immunity to tuberculosis and response to treatment has completed. T…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-07-09Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness of Active Case Finding of Household Contacts in a Routine Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program [NA]
This clinical trial update assesses the effectiveness of actively identifying tuberculosis cases among household contacts within a routine T…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-06-25Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness of Public Health Model of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Control for High-Risk Adolescents [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a public health model for latent tuberculosis infection control among high-risk ado…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-06-23Clinical Trial Update: Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin and Capreomycin in Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients
This completed clinical trial evaluates the pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin and capreomycin in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculos…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-06-23Clinical Trial Update: Global Consortium for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Diagnostics
The document reports that the Global Consortium for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Diagnostics has completed its study. It is sponsored by the …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-06-10Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Interferon-Gamma on Cavitary Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Lungs [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the effect of interferon-gamma on cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis; the study completed and results were po…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-05-01Clinical Trial Update: Engaging Informal Health Care Providers on Case Detection and Treatment Initiation Rates for TB and HIV in Rural Malawi (Triage Plus) [NA]
Clinical trial update for a completed study in rural Malawi (Triage Plus). It evaluated engaging informal health care providers to improve t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Immunosuppression in HIV-infected Patients With Tuberculosis in Ethiopia
A completed Lund University–sponsored clinical trial in Ethiopia investigated immunosuppression in HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-04-16Clinical Trial Update: Labial Biopsy in Patients With Tuberculosis Disease
This clinical trial update notes a completed study evaluating labial biopsy in patients with tuberculosis disease. Sarcoidosis is also liste…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-04-03Clinical Trial Update: TB-IRIS NSAID Cox-2 Inhibitor Prevention Trial [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating whether a COX-2 selective NSAID can prevent TB-IRIS in individuals with tuberculosis. The sponsor is the Universi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2014-03-24Clinical Trial Update: Effects of SQ109 on QTc Interval in Healthy Subjects [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating the effects of SQ109 on the QTc interval in healthy subjects has been withdrawn.
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FDA approval · 2014-03-19FDA Approved: SIRTURO — Supplemental Application (Janssen Products, LP)
FDA approved a supplemental application for SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) from Janssen Products, LP, resulting in changes to the drug’s lab…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-03-17Clinical Trial Update: A Study to Evaluate Safety and Immunogenicity of AERAS-402 [Phase 1]
This clinical trial update reports completion of a Phase 1 study evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of AERAS-402 for tuberculosis.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-03-17Clinical Trial Update: A Phase I Study to Evaluate Safety and Immunogenicity of AERAS 404 Administered in Adults [Phase 1]
Phase I trial of the AERAS 404 tuberculosis vaccine in adults has completed, assessing safety and immunogenicity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-03-12Clinical Trial Update: Xpert MTB/Rif, a New Tool for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Two Municipalities in Brazil [Phase 4]
Phase 4 study updating the use of Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in two municipalities in Brazil. Results were posted i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-24Clinical Trial Update: The Impact of Vitamin D on Tuberculosis Among Koreans
A completed clinical trial investigated whether vitamin D supplementation affects tuberculosis outcomes in Korean participants, with results…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-19Clinical Trial Update: A Phase I Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate Safety and Immunogenicity of AERAS-404 Administered as Different Amounts of Antigen and Adjuvant Combinations in HIV-Negative BCG-Vaccinated Adults Without Evidence of Tuberculosis Infection [Phase 1]
A Phase I randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of AERAS-404 with different antigen and…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-17Clinical Trial Update: Prevention of Early Mortality by Presumptive Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating whether presumptive tuberculosis treatment can prevent early mortality in people with HIV infection; the study was …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-02-12Clinical Trial Update: Bronchoscopic Sampling Techniques in Sarcoidosis [NA]
Clinical trial update from the Medical University of Warsaw on bronchoscopic sampling techniques for sarcoidosis; the document also lists tu…