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Phase 2 N=96 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Effects of Interferon-Gamma on Cavitary Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Lungs

Tuberculosis · AIDS-related Complex

Enrolled (actual)
96
Serious AEs
7.9%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Sputum Conversion — 36; 60; 36 percentage of participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Aerosol Interferon-Gamma (Drug); Subcutaneous interferon-gamma (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Primary completion
Jan 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Sputum Conversion
36; 60; 36
SECONDARY
Chest Cavity Size
34; 39; 34; 20; 29; 18
SECONDARY
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) to Measure Flow of Cytometry and Cytokine Levels
4; 5; 6; 15; 15; 22

Summary

This study will evaluate the lung's immune response to mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection and will modulate that response with interferon-gamma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Positive acid-fast bacillus (AFB) smear within 14 days prior to randomization
  • Cluster of Differentiation 4 greater than 200 if HIV positive
  • Ability to sign consent
  • Bilateral, cavitary pulmonary TB

Exclusion Criteria

  • Multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB
  • Extrapulmonary TB
  • HIV positive with opportunistic infection within 30 days of study entry
  • Cancer
  • Asthma
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Chronic heart disease
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Chronic renal disease
  • Seizure disorder
  • Bleeding or clotting disorder
  • Diabetes mellitus
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00201123). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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