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CXA-201 and metronidazole

Phase 3

Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 16, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment494

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

CXA-201 and metronidazole · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01445678Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous CXA-201 and Intravenous Meropenem in Complicated Intraabdominal InfectionsComplicated Intra-abdominal Infection
COMPLETED494 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous CXA-201 and Intravenous Meropenem in Complicated Intraabdominal Infections
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The Percentage of Subjects With Clinical Outcome of Cure at the Test of Cure (TOC) Visit in the Microbiological Intent to Treat (MITT) Population
TOC; 26-30 days after start of study drug administration

Clinical cure is complete resolution or significant improvement in 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

The Percentage of Subjects With Microbiological Outcome of Success at the TOC Visit in the Microbiologically Evaluable (ME) Population
TOC; 26-30 days after start of study drug administration
The Percentage of Subjects With Clinical Response at End of Therapy (EOT) Visit in the MITT Population
EOT; Within 24 hours of last study drug administration
The Percentage of Subjects With Clinical Response at End of Therapy in the ME Population
EOT; Within 24 hours of last study drug administration
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CXA-201 and Metronidazole as treatment for cIAIEXPERIMENTAL -
Meropenem as treatment for cIAIACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CXA-201 and metronidazoleDRUGCXA-201 IV infusion (1500mg q8h) and metronidazole IV infusion (500mg q 8h) for 4-14 days
MeropenemDRUGMeropenem IV infusion (1000mg q8h) for 4-14 days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites61

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnoses of cIAI. * Subject requires surgical intervention (e.g., laparotomy, laparoscopic surgery, or percutaneous draining of an abscess) within 24 hours of (before or after) the first dose of study drug. Exclusion Criteria: * Simple appendicitis; acute suppurative cholan...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaBulgariaChileCroatiaEstoniaGermanyHungaryIsraelLatviaLithuaniaMoldovaPolandSerbiaSouth Korea
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Frequently asked questions about CXA-201 and metronidazole

What is CXA-201 used for?

CXA-201 is an investigational small molecule being developed for complicated urinary tract infection and complicated intra-abdominal infection. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does CXA-201 target?

CXA-201 is a small molecule antibiotic, though its specific molecular target has not been disclosed. It is being studied for its efficacy against bacterial infections in complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal settings.

Who makes CXA-201?

CXA-201 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy.

What phase is CXA-201 in?

CXA-201 is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, with a total enrollment of over 1,000 patients.

What clinical trials is CXA-201 in?

CXA-201 has completed two Phase 3 trials. NCT01345929 compared intravenous CXA-201 to levofloxacin in complicated urinary tract infection, enrolling 558 patients. NCT01445678 compared it to meropenem in complicated intra-abdominal infection, enrolling 494 patients. Both were randomized, double-blind, active-controlled studies.

Is CXA-201 the same as ceftolozane/tazobactam?

CXA-201 is not the same as ceftolozane/tazobactam. CXA-201 is a distinct investigational antibiotic being developed by Merck. No alternative names for CXA-201 have been disclosed in the clinical trial data.