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Colistimethate

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Bacterial Infections | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 19, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment50

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Clinical trial landscape

Colistimethate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT02452047Efficacy and Safety of Imipenem+Cilastatin/Relebactam (MK-7655A) Versus Colistimethate Sodium+Imipenem+Cilastatin in Imipenem-Resistant Bacterial Infection (MK-7655A-013)Bacterial Infections
COMPLETED50 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Imipenem+Cilastatin/Relebactam (MK-7655A) Versus Colistimethate Sodium+Imipenem+Cilastatin in Imipenem-Resistant Bacterial Infection (MK-7655A-013)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Favorable Overall Response (FOR)
Up to Day 30 (up to 9 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants with FOR was determined for Groups 1 and 2. FOR was determined based on clinically relevant outcomes for the primary site of infection as follows: HABP/VABP: survival through Day 28; cIAI: favorable clinical response (all pretherapy symptoms of index infection resolved with no evidence of resurgence, no additional antibiotic therapy required, and no unplanned surgical or percutaneous drainage procedures) at Day 28; cUTI: favorable composite clinical response (all pretherapy symptoms of index infection resolved with no evidence of resurgence, no additional antibiotic therapy required) and microbiological response (urine culture shows sustained eradication of the baseline uropathogen \[e.g., ≥10\^5 CFU/mL at study entry is reduced to \<10\^4 CFU/mL\]) at Early Follow-up (EFU).

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 experiencing ≥1 AEs during treatment and 14-day follow-up was determined. An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 experiencing ≥1 SAEs during treatment and 14-day follow-up was determined. An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant injury/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or is an other important medical event. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Drug-Related AEs
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 experiencing ≥1 drug-related AEs during treatment and 14-day follow-up was determined. A drug-related AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, and considered by the investigator to be related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Drug-Related SAEs
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 experiencing ≥1 drug-related SAEs during treatment and 14-day follow-up was determined. A drug-related SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant injury/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or is an other important medical event, that is considered by the investigator to be related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Percentage of Participants Discontinuing From Study Therapy Due to ≥1 AEs
Up to Day 21

The percentage of participants in Group 1, 2, and 3 discontinuing from study drug due to ≥1 AEs during the treatment period was determined. An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Percentage of Participants Discontinuing From Study Therapy Due to ≥1 Drug-Related AEs
Up to Day 21

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 discontinuing from study drug due to ≥1 drug-related AEs during the treatment period was determined. A drug-related AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, and considered by the investigator to be related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Analysis of Specific AEs With an Incidence of ≥4 Participants in a Treatment Group
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants experiencing AEs that occurred in ≥4 participants within either Group 1 or Group 2 was assessed. An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol; Group 3 had \<4 participants and therefore no data are presented.

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Events of Clinical Interest (ECI)
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)

The percentage of participants in Groups 1, 2, and 3 having ECIs within 2 categories was determined. Category 1 ECIs included post-baseline laboratory values of an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) value that is ≥3x upper limit of normal (ULN) and an elevated total bilirubin value that is ≥2x ULN and (at the same time) an alkaline phosphatase value that is ≤2x ULN. Category 2 ECIs included a confirmed elevated AST or ALT value that is ≥5x ULN. Statistical analysis included only Groups 1 and 2 as indicated by the protocol.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Events of Treatment-Emergent Nephrotoxicity
Up to Day 35 (up to 14 days after completing study treatment)
Percentage of Participants With Favorable Clinical Response (FCR) at Day 28
Day 28
Percentage of Participants With All-cause Mortality Up to Day 28
Up to Day 28
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1: Imipenem+Cilastatin/RelebactamEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be stratified by infection type (HABP/VABP, cIAI, and cUTI) and randomized to receive imipenem+cilastatin/relebactam intravenous (IV) infusion once every 6 hours and placebo for colistimethate sodium IV infusion once every 12 hours for 5 to 21 days for cIAI and cUTI or for 7 to 21 days for HABP or VABP. Treatment durations \>21 days may be approved by the Sponsor for participants requiring longer treatment duration.
Group 2: Colistimethate sodium + Imipenem+CilastatinACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will be stratified by infection type (HABP/VABP, cIAI, and cUTI) and randomized to receive colistimethate sodium IV infusion once every 12 hours and imipenem+cilastatin IV infusion once every 6 hours for 5 to 21 days for cIAI and cUTI or for 7 to 21 days for HABP or VABP. Treatment durations \>21 days may be approved by the Sponsor for participants requiring longer treatment duration.
Group 3: Imipenem+Cilastatin/RelebactamEXPERIMENTALParticipants with documented imipenem-resistant and colistin-resistant bacterial infections may be eligible to receive open-label imipenem+cilastatin/relebactam IV infusion once every 6 hours for 5 to 21 days for cIAI and cUTI or for 7 to 21 days for HABP or VABP. Treatment durations \>21 days may be approved by the Sponsor for participants requiring longer treatment duration.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Imipenem+Cilastatin/RelebactamDRUGImipenem+Cilastatin/Relebactam 200/100 mg to 500/250 mg, depending on renal function, IV infusion once every 6 hours
Colistimethate sodium (CMS)DRUGColistimethate base activity 300 mg (\~720 mg CMS) IV infusion loading dose, followed by colistimethate base activity 75 mg to 150 mg (\~180 to 360 mg CMS), depending on renal function, once every 12 hours
Imipenem+CilastatinDRUGImipenem+cilastatin 200 mg to 500 mg, depending on renal function, IV infusion once every 6 hours
Placebo to CMSDRUGPlacebo to CMS IV infusion once every 12 hours
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalization that requires treatment with IV antibiotic therapy for a new, persistent or progressing bacterial infection involving at least 1 of 3 primary infection types (HABP, VABP, cIAI, or cUTI) * Positive culture data from the primary infection-site specimen collected ...

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Frequently asked questions about Colistimethate

What is Colistimethate used for?

Colistimethate is a small molecule drug being studied for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development as an active comparator in a trial for imipenem-resistant bacterial infections. The drug is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK).

Who makes Colistimethate?

Colistimethate is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for bacterial infections, specifically as a comparator in a study of imipenem-resistant infections.

What phase is Colistimethate in?

Colistimethate is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is being studied as an active comparator in a completed Phase 3 trial for bacterial infections. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for use.

What clinical trials is Colistimethate in?

Colistimethate was studied in one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, NCT02452047, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of imipenem+cicastatin/relebactam versus colistimethate sodium plus imipenem+cicastatin in imipenem-resistant bacterial infections. The trial enrolled 50 participants.

Is Colistimethate the same as colistin?

Colistimethate is a form of colistin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. In the clinical trial NCT02452047, it is referred to as colistimethate sodium and is used as a comparator against imipenem+cicastatin/relebactam for imipenem-resistant infections.