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NCT00000938 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline in the Treatment of Patients With Seronegative Chronic Lyme Disease

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
66
Enrollment target

NCT00000938 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 66 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00000938, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
66 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. It may exist in a chronic form and be the result of: 1) persistent infection by B. burgdorferi; 2) damage caused by the original infectious process; or 3) the presence of coinfection with another organism transmitted by Ixodes ticks. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness, in seronegative patients, of intensive antibiotic treatment in eliminating symptoms of Chronic Lyme Disease (CLD).

Interventions

  • DRUG ceftriaxone
  • DRUG doxycycline

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 66 participants
Est. Completion 2005-11
Phase Phase 3

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00000938

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00000938 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 66 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which ceftriaxone is the first listed.

NCT00000938 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00000938 about?

NCT00000938 is a clinical study titled "A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline in the Treatment of Patients With Seronegative Chronic Lyme Disease". Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. It may exist in a chronic form and be the result of: 1) persistent infection by B. burgdorferi; 2) damage caused by the original infectious process; or 3) the presence of coi...

What is the current status of trial NCT00000938?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 66 participants. Estimated completion is 2005-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00000938?

The interventions under investigation include: ceftriaxone (DRUG), doxycycline (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00000938?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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