Daily doxycycline for early syphilis treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking a daily antibiotic (doxycycline) for two weeks can treat early syphilis in adults. It may help people who have been diagnosed with primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis.
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Who can take part
- You must have a clear diagnosis of early syphilis (primary, secondary, or early latent) based on a blood test or a sore.
- You need to be 18 years or older.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You should not have an allergy to doxycycline or be taking interacting medications.
- If you have HIV, you must be on antiretroviral therapy and have a suppressed viral load.
- Your initial blood test (RPR) must be at least 1:4 (a certain level of reaction).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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