Treatment of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections With Interferon Gamma (NCT00001318) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Treatment of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections With Interferon Gamma
United States60 participantsStarted 1992-08
Plain-language summary
This is an open label study to determine the effects of the administration of Interferon-gamma on the clinical condition and immune function of patients with severe, treatment refractory non-tuberculosis mycobacterial infections. The study drug (interferon gamma) will be administered subcutaneously three times a week at 0.05 mg/m(2) for one year. We may also collect blood from the relatives of these patients and normal volunteers in order to characterize the genetic basis, if any, of our patients' disorders.
Who can participate
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ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Demonstrated non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, either disseminated or pulmonary.
Received medical treatment for at least 3 months without improvement.
Preserved renal, hepatic and hematologic function.
Negative pregnancy urine and effective contraceptive.
Age range greater than 5.
No secondary immunodeficiency such as HIV or malignancy.
Not currently receiving cytotoxic therapy within the past 3 months.
Not pregnant or lactating.
No seizure disorders.
No known symptomatic cardiac disease.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00001318
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)