Better treatment for congenital syphilis in newborns
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a better treatment for babies born with congenital syphilis. It aims to find out if a shorter, simpler antibiotic regimen works as well as the current standard treatment.
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Who can take part
- Mother had confirmed syphilis during pregnancy.
- Mother's syphilis treatment was not enough, not given, or given too close to delivery.
- Baby is 30 days old or younger at the start of the study.
- Baby was born at 35 weeks or later.
- Baby weighs at least 750 grams (about 1 pound 10 ounces).
- Baby can eat by mouth (breastfeeding or bottle).
- Baby's blood, spinal fluid, and bone X-rays are normal.
- Baby has a positive syphilis blood test that is not much lower than the mother's.
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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