Linezolid for Syphilis Pilot Study (NCT05548426) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Linezolid for Syphilis Pilot Study
United States24 participantsStarted 2023-09-28
Plain-language summary
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of linezolid for the treatment of syphilis.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosed cases of primary, secondary or early latent syphilis with RPR titer ≥1:8 within 3 weeks prior to enrollment
. 16 years of age or older
. Able to provide informed consent/assent.
. Individuals with HIV infection must be on treatment for HIV-infection and virologically suppressed (viral load \< 200 copies/mL) or have a CD4 count ≥ 350 cells/mm3 as of their most recent test prior to enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnancy or a positive pregnancy test on the day of enrollment
. Patients showing signs and symptoms of neurosyphilis.
. Participants who receive certain psychotropic medications, e.g., MAO inhibitors, SNRIs, SSRIs
. Serofast RPR titer, defined as persistently positive RPR titer without more than 4-fold (2-titer level) change for 12 months or greater.
. Recent (within the past 7 days) or concomitant antimicrobial therapy with activity against syphilis, namely azithromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline, cefixime, ceftriaxone or other beta lactam antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin)
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.