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Phase 3 Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Long-term (6 Months) Combination Antibiotics as a Treatment for Chlamydia-induced Reactive Arthritis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Doxycycline and Rifampin, Azithromycin and Rifampin, and 1 other intervention for Arthritis, Reactive and Reiter Disease. Completed, enrolled 42 participants across 3 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
Reactive arthritis, also known as Reiter's syndrome, is a form of arthritis that occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body. It is characterized by inflammation of the joints, tendons, urogenital tract, and eyes. Pain and swelling in the knees, ankles, and feet are common. This study will determine the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in treating people with chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis that has lasted for more than 6 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
doxycycline 100mg daily; rifampin 300mg daily (both for 6 months)
Azithromycin 500mg daily for 5 days and then twice weekly; Rifampin 300mg daily (both for 6 months)
Methylcellulose