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A Phase IV Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety of Immediate (Antepartum-Initiated) Versus Deferred (Postpartum-Initiated) Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Among HIV-Infected Women in High Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Settings
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Isoniazid (INH) and Placebo for isoniazid (INH) for HIV Infections and Tuberculosis. Completed, enrolled 956 participants across 13 sites in 8 countries.
Detailed Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death among HIV-infected persons in low-income settings and can be a serious complication for HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. Isoniazid (INH) preventive therapy (IPT) is effective in preventing TB infection in HIV-infected adults, but the safety of IPT in pregnant women is unknown. This study evaluated the safety of IPT among HIV-infected pregnant women.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
300-mg tablet once daily by mouth, either from entry through Week 28 antepartum (Arm A) or from Week 12 postpartum through Week 40 postpartum (Arm B)
Placebo tablet once daily by mouth, either from Week 28 visit through Week 40 postpartum (Arm A) or from entry until Week 12 postpartum visit (Arm B)