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NCT00007735 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Antibiotic Treatment of Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
450
Enrollment target

NCT00007735 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00007735, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
450 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

In 1990 and 1991, the U.S. deployed approximately 700,000 troops to the Persian Gulf to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. While there were few casualties associated with the Gulf War, many individuals returned from this conflict with unexplained symptoms and illnesses. This constellation of symptoms has been termed Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (GWI). Although several explanations have been offered as to the cause of GWI, none of the putative etiologic agents or conditions is currently supported by sufficient evidence. One explanation that has received fairly widespread attention is systemic Mycoplasma fermentans infection. It is the purpose of this study to determine if antibiotic treatment directed against Mycoplasma species (i.e. doxycycline) will improve functioning and symptoms in deployed Gulf War veterans with GWI.

Interventions

  • DRUG Doxycycline (200mg/day) or Placebo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 450 participants
Start Date 1999-01
Est. Completion 2001-10
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

632 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00007735

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00007735 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 450 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Doxycycline (200mg/day) or Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00007735 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00007735 about?

NCT00007735 is a clinical study titled "Antibiotic Treatment of Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses". In 1990 and 1991, the U.S. deployed approximately 700,000 troops to the Persian Gulf to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. While there were few casualties associated with the Gulf War, many individuals returned from this conflict with unexplained symptoms and illnesses. This constellation of sym...

What is the current status of trial NCT00007735?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 450 participants. The study started on 1999-01. Estimated completion is 2001-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00007735?

The interventions under investigation include: Doxycycline (200mg/day) or Placebo (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00007735?

This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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