Are you considering antibiotics for a MAC lung infection??

Posted by becleartoday @becleartoday, May 15, 2023

Are you considering antibiotics for a MAC infection? If so, I want to share with you that for the last year I have been on the patient advisory committee for the MAC2v3 study.

The study is designed to test whether two drugs (azithromycin and ethambutol) are as effective in treating MAC as the “big three” (azithromycin, ethambutol, and rifampin).

The trial is for 12 months. To participate, you need to be able to produce a sputum sample.

They currently have an amazing network of 30+ physicians (including mine!) at 22 sites from Hawaii to New York to Texas to Toronto.

And, great news!!!

Patients can stay with their doctor and be referred virtually for this study without the need to travel to test sites.

If you would like more information, they have a website https://mac2v3study.org/ and I have found them to be excellent to work with. Currently there are about 300 enrollees and they need another 200 to complete the study. Take a look at their website and email them with your questions.

Do you prefer to ask me questions or have me e-introduce you to the team? Can do! Just message me and let’s start the conversation.

Warm regards,
Linda Esposito, MPH

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the MAC & Bronchiectasis Support Group.

Hi Linda. I just completed my 6 day evaluation at NJH. What a tremendous experience! I tested positive for MAC in March 2022 but my pulmonologist discouraged treating it. This past winter I experienced an exacerbation of MAC coupled with Bronchiectasis. In searching for information and relief I found NJH. I’m now back home waiting for the results of the sputum culture and a call from the ID doctor at NJH to confirm the type of MAC or NTM so he can prescribe the proper antibiotics. Once that happens I would be interested in joining this trial. Thank you for your consideration 😉

Jorja

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@jorja48

Hi Linda. I just completed my 6 day evaluation at NJH. What a tremendous experience! I tested positive for MAC in March 2022 but my pulmonologist discouraged treating it. This past winter I experienced an exacerbation of MAC coupled with Bronchiectasis. In searching for information and relief I found NJH. I’m now back home waiting for the results of the sputum culture and a call from the ID doctor at NJH to confirm the type of MAC or NTM so he can prescribe the proper antibiotics. Once that happens I would be interested in joining this trial. Thank you for your consideration 😉

Jorja

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My pleasure!

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