TBTC Study 23: Treatment of HIV-Related Tuberculosis Using a Rifabutin-Based Regimen
HIV Infections, Tuberculosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring tuberculosis, TB
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Clinical diagnosis of pulmonary &/or extrapulmonary TB confirmed by a positive culture and susceptibility to rifampin. Patients having isoniazid or pyrazinamide (PZA)-resistant isolates are eligible to continue in the study on a modified regimen Evidence of HIV infection confirmed by a positive serologic test (ELISA and Western Blot). Absolute neutrophil count >500/mm3 (use of colony stimulating factors, filgrastim, or sargramostim is allowed) > 18 years of age Willingness to practice effective contraception if applicable Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria Pregnancy or breastfeeding AST > 10 times the upper limit of normal Bilirubin > 3.0 times the upper limit of normal Creatinine > 3.0 times the upper limit of normal Intolerance to any of the study drugs except isoniazid or pyrazinamide Concomitant disorder that is contraindication to the use of the study drugs More than 28 days of treatment for active tuberculosis within the 6 months prior to this course of therapy Bone/joint tuberculosis or silicotuberculosis
Sites / Locations
- Central Arkansas Veterans Health System
- LA County/USC Medical Center
- University of California, San Francisco
- Denver Department of Public Health and Hospitals
- Washington, D.C. VAMC
- Chicago VA Medical Center (Lakeside)
- Hines VA Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Boston Medical Center
- New Jersey Medical School
- New York University School of Medicine
- Columbia University/Presbyterian Medical Center
- Harlem Hospital Center
- Carolinas Medical Center
- Duke University Medical Center
- Nashville VA Medical Center
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Thomas Street Clinic
- Audi L. Murphy VA Hospital
- Seattle King County Health Department
- University of British Columbia
- University of Manitoba
- Montreal Chest Institute McGill University