A Study of Bedaquiline Administered as Part of a Treatment Regimen With Clarithromycin and Ethamb… (NCT04630145) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
A Study of Bedaquiline Administered as Part of a Treatment Regimen With Clarithromycin and Ethambutol in Adult Patients With Treatment-refractory Mycobacterium Avium Complex-lung Disease (MAC-LD)
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan129 participantsStarted 2021-01-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of bedaquiline (BDQ) compared with rifamycin when administered as part of a treatment regimen with clarithromycin (CAM) and ethambutol (EB) in adult participants with treatment-refractory Mycobacterium avium complex-lung disease (MAC-LD) at Week 24 for microbiological assessment in mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT).
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Has body weight greater than or equal to (\>=) 40 kilograms (kg) at screening and on Day 1
* Has radiological evidence consistent with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD) based on a chest Computed Tomography (CT) scan taken within 6 months prior to screening or at screening
* Has at least 2 positive sputum cultures of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) (sputum cultures to be taken at least 4 weeks apart): one obtained within 12 months prior to screening, which was documented while being treated for Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD) for a total of at least 6 months; and one at screening (by central microbiology laboratory)
* Received at least 6 months of consecutive MAC-LD treatment (at least 2 antibiotics for MAC, including a macrolide), that is either ongoing or has stopped within 12 months prior to screening
* No presence of cognitive dysfunction that would impact the completion of the patient reported outcome (PRO) assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had previous exposure to bedaquiline (BDQ)
* Has active Tuberculosis (TB) disease
* Has cystic fibrosis, medically unstable respiratory disease (for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, asthma)
* Has one or more cavities \>=2 centimeter (cm) in diameter on a chest CT scan taken within 6 months prior to screening or at screening
* Treatment already includes an injectable/inhaled aminoglycoside within 3 months prior to screening or the investigator d…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants With Sputum Culture Conversion in Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) at Week 24