• The Persistent Lyme Empiric Antibiotic Study Europe (PLEASE) investigates optimal treatment for borreliosis-attributed persistent symptoms.
• The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing short-term versus long-term antibiotic regimens.
• Researchers aim to determine if prolonged antibiotic treatment improves patient outcomes compared to standard short-term therapy.
• The trial includes patients with persistent pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues following Lyme disease, evaluating physical and mental health.