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RIFAFOUR e-275

Phase 2

Pulmonary Tuberculosis | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Trials Updated: Sep 13, 2018

RIFAFOUR e-275 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Jun 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment46

FDA Designations

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RIFAFOUR e-275 clinical trials

RIFAFOUR e-275 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02349841Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate the Early Bactericidal Activity, Safety and Tolerability of Meropenem Plus Amoxycillin/CA and Faropenem Plus Amoxycillin/CA in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary TuberculosisPulmonary Tuberculosis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate the Early Bactericidal Activity, Safety and Tolerability of Meropenem Plus Amoxycillin/CA and Faropenem Plus Amoxycillin/CA in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Primary Endpoint (The EBA CFU(0-14) as determined by the rate of change in logCFU per ml sputum)
14 days

The EBA CFU(0-14) as determined by the rate of change in logCFU per ml sputum over the period Day 0 to Day 14 which will be described with at most 3 parameters from a linear, bi-linear or non-linear regression of logCFU on time

Secondary Endpoints

Efficacy (The EBA CFU(0-2) and EBA CFU(2-14) as determined by the rate of change of logCFU in sputum)
14 days
Safety and Tolerability (Incidence of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
28 days
Pharmacokinetics (The maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax), time to reach Cmax (Tmax), the minimum observed plasma concentration (Cmin)
14 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Meropenem;amoxycillin/clavulanic acidEXPERIMENTALMeropenem 2g will be administered intravenously 8-hourly; plus amoxycillin/CA 500mg/125mg will be administered orally 8-hourly for 14 days
Faropenem; amoxycillin/CAEXPERIMENTALFaropenem 600mg will be administered orally 8-hourly; plus amoxycillin/CA 500mg/125mg will be administered orally 8-hourly for 14 days
Rifafour e-275ACTIVE_COMPARATORRifafour e-275 will be administered orally once daily for 14 days as per South African National TB Treatment Guidelines

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MeropenemDRUGTo administer 2g daily 8 hourly for 14 days
FaropenemDRUGTo adminster 600mg 8 hourly daily for 14 days
Amoxycillin/clavulanic acidDRUGTo administer 625mg 8 hourly daily for 14 days together with the faropenem and meropenem
Rifafour e275DRUGTo be taken as per the National TB treatment programme for 14 days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provide written, informed consent prior to all trial-related procedures including HIV testing. 2. Male or female, aged between 18 and 65 years, inclusive. 3. Body weight (in light clothing and with no shoes) between 40 and 90 kg, inclusive. 4. Newly diagnosed, previously untr...

Countries:South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about RIFAFOUR e-275

What is RIFAFOUR e-275?

RIFAFOUR e-275 is an investigational small molecule therapeutic being developed by GSK plc for pulmonary tuberculosis. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and has been studied in a single completed trial. It is not described as approved, and it remains under clinical investigation for infectious disease.

What is RIFAFOUR e-275 used for?

RIFAFOUR e-275 is being developed for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, an infectious disease. Its clinical evaluation has focused on adult patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. The drug is investigational and has not been established as an approved therapy.

Who makes RIFAFOUR e-275?

RIFAFOUR e-275 is developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. GSK is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the drug in pulmonary tuberculosis. The asset is an investigational small molecule in the company's infectious disease pipeline.

What phase is RIFAFOUR e-275 in?

RIFAFOUR e-275 is in Phase 2 clinical development. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no active trials are ongoing. The program has enrolled 46 participants in total. The drug is investigational and has not been described as approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is RIFAFOUR e-275 in?

RIFAFOUR e-275 has been evaluated in the completed Phase 2 trial NCT02349841, titled a Phase 2 trial to evaluate early bactericidal activity, safety and tolerability of meropenem plus amoxycillin/CA and faropenem plus amoxycillin/CA in adults with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. The trial enrolled 46 participants in South Africa and was active controlled and randomized.

Is RIFAFOUR e-275 the same as Rifafour e275?

Yes, RIFAFOUR e-275 is also known as Rifafour e275. The two names refer to the same investigational GSK plc asset in Phase 2 development for pulmonary tuberculosis. Searches using either spelling point to the same drug program and the same completed Phase 2 trial, NCT02349841.