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Compares treatment options for Babesiosis
Official title Oral Tafenoquine Plus Standard of Care Versus Placebo Plus Standard of Care for Babesiosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06207370
What this study is testing
What is Tafenoquine?
Tafenoquine is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for babesiosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is a double-blind, randomized, multisite, placebo-controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of TQ versus placebo in patients hospitalized for babesiosis with low risk for relapsing disease who will also be administered a standard-of-care antimicrobial regimen (A/A) that is recommended in the 2020 IDSA guideline on the diagnosis and management of babesiosis.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Male or female, aged ≥ 18 years.
- Laboratory confirmed infection with Babesia.
- Exhibiting at least one self-reported clinical symptoms of babesiosis.
- Able and willing to give written informed consent.
- Expected to be hospitalized at the time of or following informed consent and still hospitalized on the day of randomization and start of...
You likely can't join if
- Have any contraindications to TQ.
- Have any contraindication for azithromycin or atovaquone.
- Any concomitant significant illness unrelated to babesiosis.
- Receipt of any experimental treatment for babesiosis.
- Taking any excluded concomitant medication.
- Current or planned treatment with quinine while participating in the study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female, aged ≥ 18 years.
- Laboratory confirmed infection with Babesia.
- Exhibiting at least one self-reported clinical symptoms of babesiosis.
- Able and willing to give written informed consent.
- Expected to be hospitalized at the time of or following informed consent and still hospitalized on the day of randomization and start of investigational products.
- Willing to complete the study activities and assessments.
- Must agree not to enroll in another study of an investigational agent prior to completion of the study.
- Able to take oral medications.
- If female of reproductive age, must agree to use an acceptable method of birth control.
- Adequate venous access.
- Blood hemoglobin ≥ 7 g/dL.
- Have any contraindications to TQ.
- Have any contraindication for azithromycin or atovaquone.
- Any concomitant significant illness unrelated to babesiosis.
- Receipt of any experimental treatment for babesiosis.
- Taking any excluded concomitant medication.
- Current or planned treatment with quinine while participating in the study.
- Positive pregnancy test.
- If A/A was initiated more than 48h prior to randomization and parasitemia is not \>1%.
- Azithromycin or atovaquone administered in the last 12 months to treat babesiosis, and, in the opinion of the investigator, high likelihood that current infection represents a relapse or continuation of disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.