Phase 2 Trial of Sorfequiline Regimens in Adults With Newly Diagnosed Drug-sensitive Pulmonary TB (NCT07672405) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Phase 2 Trial of Sorfequiline Regimens in Adults With Newly Diagnosed Drug-sensitive Pulmonary TB
South Africa, Tanzania100 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the loading dose regimen 200/100SPaL-4/13 weeks, and the 100SPaL -17 weeks regimen in adults with newly diagnosed, drug-sensitive, smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis.
Participants (18-65 years) will be randomised 1:1, stratified by country and disease severity, to receive either :
1. a sorfequiline loading-dose regimen (200 mg daily for 4 weeks followed by 100 mg daily for 13 weeks) plus pretomanid 200 mg and linezolid 600 mg daily, or
2. sorfequiline 100 mg daily for 17 weeks plus pretomanid 200 mg and linezolid 600 mg daily. Study treatment is administered orally once daily with food.
The primary objective is to assess safety through 17 weeks of treatment, including treatment-emergent adverse events, ECG findings, vital signs, laboratory assessments, visual acuity, and peripheral neuropathy. Secondary objectives include assessments of efficacy (time to stable sputum culture conversion; favorable outcome and treatment failure/relapse at 26 and 52 weeks after end of treatment) and pharmacokinetics of trial drugs, with exploratory analyses including predictors of culture conversion, exposure-response relationships, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* DS-TB as defined as sensitive to rifampicin and isoniazid by rapid sputum-based test AND either newly diagnosed for TB or have a history of being untreated for at least 3 years after cure from a previous episode of TB
* Of non-childbearing potential OR using effective birth control methods
* Body weight ≥ 35 k
Exclusion Criteria:
* Karnofsky score \< 60 at screening
* Any evidence of extrapulmonary TB
* Cardiovascular or QT prolongation risk factors Pregnant or breast-feeding
* Laboratory abnormalities as defined in the protocol. • For participants living with HIV only:
* CD4+ count\<200 cells/μL.
* WHO Clinical Stage 4 HIV disease
* Participant does not agree to use DTG/TFV/3TC during study treatment if ARV therapy is indicated
* If initiation of ARV therapy is indicated, participants who are known to be intolerant, non-responsive to DTG/TFV/3TC or have DTG/TFV/3TC as a contraindication.
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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Incidence and characterization of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)