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CXA-101/ tazobactam and metronidazole

Phase 2

Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 25, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment122

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

CXA-101/ tazobactam and metronidazole · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01147640Safety and Efficacy Study to Compare IV CXA 101/Tazobactam and Metronidazole With Meropenem in Complicated Intraabdominal InfectionsComplicated Intra-abdominal Infection
COMPLETED122 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy Study to Compare IV CXA 101/Tazobactam and Metronidazole With Meropenem in Complicated Intraabdominal Infections
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Clinical Response of CXA 101/Tazobactam and Metronidazole at Test of Cure (TOC) Visit in the Microbiological Modified Intent to Treat (mMITT) Analysis Population
Test-of-Cure Visit (7-14 days after End of Therapy [EOT])

Clinical response is complete resolution or significant improvement of all signs and symptoms of the index infection, such that no additional antibacterial therapy or surgical or drainage procedure was required for the index infection.

Secondary Endpoints

Microbiological Response of CXA 101/Tazobactam and Metronidazole at the TOC Visit in the Microbiologically Evaluable (ME) Population
Test-of-Cure Visit (7-14 days after EOT)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CXA 101/tazobactam and metronidazoleEXPERIMENTAL -
meropenem with matching saline placeboACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CXA-101/ tazobactam and metronidazoleDRUGCXA-101/tazobactam (1000/500 mg q8h) plus metronidazole (500 mg q8h) administered via IV infusion
meropenem plus saline placeboDRUGmeropenem IV infusion (1000 mg q8h) plus a matching saline placebo (q8h) administered via IV infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 90 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites33

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, from 18 to 90 years of age, inclusive * One of the following diagnoses (in which there is evidence of intraperitoneal infection) including:(a) Cholecystitis (including gangrenous cholecystitis) with rupture, perforation, or progression of the infection beyond t...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaGeorgiaRussiaSerbia
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Frequently asked questions about CXA-101/ tazobactam and metronidazole

What is CXA-101 used for?

CXA-101 is an investigational small molecule being studied for complicated urinary tract infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and in healthy subjects for safety evaluations. It is in Phase 2 clinical development for the infectious disease therapeutic area.

Who makes CXA-101?

CXA-101 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in infectious disease indications.

What phase is CXA-101 in?

CXA-101 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and effectiveness.

What clinical trials is CXA-101 in?

CXA-101 has completed three clinical trials. NCT00921024 studied it in complicated urinary tract infections with 129 participants. NCT01147640 evaluated it in complicated intra-abdominal infections with 122 participants. NCT02508753 assessed its effects on QT/QTc intervals in 52 healthy subjects.

Is CXA-101 the same as CXA-101/Tazobactam?

CXA-101 is the base drug, and CXA-101/Tazobactam is a combination formulation that includes tazobactam. Clinical trials have evaluated both the single agent and the combination, with the combination studied in intra-abdominal infections and healthy subjects.