Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease for which the molecular and immunologic association with mycobacteria continues to strengthen. The investigators are interested in conducting a proof-of-concept investigation of the effects of antibiotics on sarcoidosis resolution. The investigators hypothesize that pulmonary sarcoidosis will improve faster if patients are given antimycobacterial therapy, in addition to their standard therapy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
Levaquin 750 mg loading on day 1, then 500 mg po QD Ethambutol 15-25 mg/kg for a maximum of 1200mg po QD Azithromycin 500mg on day 1, then 250 mg po QD \*\*Rifampin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 600mg po QD or Rifabutin 10 mg/kg for a maximum of 300 mg po QD. \*\*We will not use both, but either one or the other based upon if the patient is on other medications that are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 pathway.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Change in Absolute FVC From Baseline to Post Completion of 8 Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy.
The primary endpoint was improvement in absolute FVC from baseline to completion of therapy. Spirometry testing was performed using a standardized calibrated laptop spirometer, Flowscreen II USA Spirometer (VIASYS Healthcare Inc., Yorba Linda, CA). The volume accuracy of the spirometer was checked daily using a three liter calibration syringe. Each subject was given at least three attempts and the greatest measurement for absolute FVC and Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1) at baseline, four week, and eight week assessments was recorded.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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