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Phase III Clinical Trial of Ultra-Short-Course Rifapentine/Isoniazid for the Prevention of Active Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Individuals With Latent Tuberculosis Infection
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Rifapentine (RPT), Isoniazid (INH), and 1 other intervention for Tuberculosis and HIV Infections. Completed, enrolled 3,000 participants across 45 sites in 10 countries.
Detailed Summary
HIV-infected people have an increased risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB). At the time the study was designed, the standard course of treatment for TB was 6 to 9 months of isoniazid (INH).This study compared the safety and effectiveness of a 4-week regimen of rifapentine (RPT) plus INH versus a standard 9-month regimen of INH in HIV-infected people who are at risk of developing active TB.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
RPT dosing was be based on participants' weight: Participants who weighed 30 kg to less than 35 kg received 300 mg once daily (administered as two 150-mg tablets). Participants who weighed 35 kg to less than 45 kg received 450 mg once daily (administered as three 150-mg tablets). Participants who weighed greater than 45 kg received 600 mg once daily (administered as four 150-mg tablets).
Participants received one 300-mg tablet or three 100-mg tablets of INH once daily.
Participants received 25 mg or 50 mg of pyridoxine, based on the current local, national, or international dosing guidelines. Participants who received 25 mg of pyridoxine took one 25-mg tablet once daily with INH. Participants who received 50 mg of pyridoxine took two 25-mg tablets once daily with INH.