Lyme DiseasePhase 3NCT00001101
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline in the Treatment of Patients With Seropositive Chronic Lyme Disease
A Phase 3 study testing ceftriaxone and doxycycline in people with Lyme Disease, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 1 site in United States.
Trial 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) active infection by B. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Lyme Disease
- What is being tested?
- ceftriaxone and doxycycline
- How many people
- 194 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento Mar 2001
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- You may be eligible for this study if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Are seropositive for antibodies against B. burgdorferi antigens by Western Blot at enrollment.
- Have documented history of acute Lyme disease.
- Have had a rash (erythema migrans) that resembles a bullseye. This skin aberration usually occurs after a tick bite in late spring, summer or early fall and is sometimes accompanied by fatigue, fever, headache, mild stiff neck, arthralgia or myalgia.
- Have had one or more clinical features typical of Lyme disease acquired in the United States (see technical summary).
- Have had one or more of the following symptoms and conditions that have persisted for at least 6 months (but less than 12 years) and are not attributable to another cause or condition: a) widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue that began coincident with or within 6 months following initial infection with B. burgdorferi. b) certain neurologic symptoms including memory impairment and nerve pain within 6 months following initial infection with B. burgdorferi.
- Have had a physician-documented history of prior antibiotic treatment with a currently recommended antibiotic regimen.
Who cannot join
- You will not be eligible for this study if you:
- Have previously enrolled in this study.
- Are pregnant, lactating, or unable to use birth control measures during the treatment period of this study.
- Are taking chronic medication that could interfere with evaluation of symptoms.
- Are taking or have taken various medications that could interfere with the evaluation of symptoms (see technical summary).
- Are hypersensitive to ceftriaxone or doxycycline.
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- Have active inflammatory synovitis.
- Have another disease that could account for symptoms of acute Lyme disease.
- Have another serious disease or an active infection.
- Are unable to tolerate an IV.
- Have tested positive for Borrelia DNA in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid at the time of initial evaluation for study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
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) active infection by B. burgdorferi; 2) damage caused by the original infectious process; or 3) the presence of co-infection with another organism transmitted by Ixodes ticks. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness, for seropositive patients, of intensive antibiotic treatment in eliminating symptoms of Chronic Lyme Disease (CLD).
Read the detailed description
One hundred ninety-four (194) patients will be enrolled in this study. Each patient will be assigned to one of two groups and will be randomly selected to receive either antibiotic therapy or placebo; but, the assignment of medication will not be made known to the patient or administering doctor. Antibiotic or placebo will be given intravenously (IV) for 30 consecutive days and then orally for the next 60 consecutive days.
- Conditions
- Lyme Disease
- Being tested
- ceftriaxone, doxycycline
- Medical subject headings
- Lyme Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ceftriaxoneDrug
doxycyclineDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
- Primary completionMar 2001
- Study completionMar 2001
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Lyme DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 194 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00001101
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DMID 97-002
- Status last verified
- Mar 2010
- First submitted
- 2 Nov 1999
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2010
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Klempner MS, Hu LT, Evans J, Schmid CH, Johnson GM, Trevino RP, Norton D, Levy L, Wall D, McCall J, Kosinski M, Weinstein A. Two controlled trials of antibiotic treatment in patients with persistent symptoms and a history of Lyme disease. N Engl J Med. 2001 Jul 12;345(2):85-92. doi: 10.1056/NEJM200107123450202.
PubMed 11450676Klempner MS, Schmid CH, Hu L, Steere AC, Johnson G, McCloud B, Noring R, Weinstein A. Intralaboratory reliability of serologic and urine testing for Lyme disease. Am J Med. 2001 Feb 15;110(3):217-9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00701-4. No abstract available.
PubMed 11182109Perides G, Charness ME, Tanner LM, Peter O, Satz N, Steere AC, Klempner MS. Matrix metalloproteinases in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Lyme neuroborreliosis. J Infect Dis. 1998 Feb;177(2):401-8. doi: 10.1086/514198.
PubMed 9466528Klempner M, Hu L, Johnson G. Severe physical disability and other characteristics in patients with post treatment chronic Lyme disease. VIII International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases, Munich, Germany June 20-24, 1999.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline in the Treatment of Patients With Seropositive Chronic Lyme Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00001101
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DMID 97-002
- Conditions
- Lyme Disease
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 194 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)US National Institutes of Health
- Primary completion
- Mar 2001 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2001 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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) active infection by B. burgdorferi; 2) damage caused by the original infectious process; or 3) the presence of co-infection with another organism transmitted by Ixodes ticks. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness, for seropositive patients, of intensive antibiotic treatment in eliminating symptoms of Chronic Lyme Disease (CLD).
Detailed description
One hundred ninety-four (194) patients will be enrolled in this study. Each patient will be assigned to one of two groups and will be randomly selected to receive either antibiotic therapy or placebo; but, the assignment of medication will not be made known to the patient or administering doctor. Antibiotic or placebo will be given intravenously (IV) for 30 consecutive days and then orally for the next 60 consecutive days.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Are seropositive for antibodies against B. burgdorferi antigens by Western Blot at enrollment.
- Have documented history of acute Lyme disease.
- Have had a rash (erythema migrans) that resembles a bullseye. This skin aberration usually occurs after a tick bite in late spring, summer or early fall and is sometimes accompanied by fatigue, fever, headache, mild stiff neck, arthralgia or myalgia.
- Have had one or more clinical features typical of Lyme disease acquired in the United States (see technical summary).
Key exclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Have previously enrolled in this study.
- Are pregnant, lactating, or unable to use birth control measures during the treatment period of this study.
- Are taking chronic medication that could interfere with evaluation of symptoms.
- Are taking or have taken various medications that could interfere with the evaluation of symptoms (see technical summary).
- Are hypersensitive to ceftriaxone or doxycycline.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ceftriaxone | Drug | – |
| doxycycline | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2010.
- Background: PubMed 11450676Klempner MS, Hu LT, Evans J, Schmid CH, Johnson GM, Trevino RP, Norton D, Levy L, Wall D, McCall J, Kosinski M, Weinstein A. Two controlled trials of antibiotic treatment in patients with persistent symptoms and a history of Lyme disease. N Engl J Med. 2001 Jul 12;345(2):85-92. doi: 10.1056/NEJM200107123450202.
- Background: PubMed 11182109Klempner MS, Schmid CH, Hu L, Steere AC, Johnson G, McCloud B, Noring R, Weinstein A. Intralaboratory reliability of serologic and urine testing for Lyme disease. Am J Med. 2001 Feb 15;110(3):217-9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00701-4. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 9466528Perides G, Charness ME, Tanner LM, Peter O, Satz N, Steere AC, Klempner MS. Matrix metalloproteinases in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Lyme neuroborreliosis. J Infect Dis. 1998 Feb;177(2):401-8. doi: 10.1086/514198.
- BackgroundKlempner M, Hu L, Johnson G. Severe physical disability and other characteristics in patients with post treatment chronic Lyme disease. VIII International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases, Munich, Germany June 20-24, 1999.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing ceftriaxone and doxycycline in people with Lyme Disease, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00001101, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2010.