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Daptomycin

Phase 3

Infections | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 13, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment120

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Clinical trial landscape

Daptomycin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01184872Study to Compare Efficacy and Safety of Daptomycin in Elderly Patients With Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue InfectionsInfections
COMPLETED120 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Compare Efficacy and Safety of Daptomycin in Elderly Patients With Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Patients With Clinical Success at the Test-Of-Cure (TOC) Visit
Baseline and 7 to 14 days after end of therapy

Success: Clinically significant signs and symptoms associated with the skin infection present at the pre-treatment infection site resolved (cure), or improved without need of further antibacterial therapy. Failure: Persistence or progression of signs and symptoms or development of new clinical signs and symptoms at the infection site, or concomitant antibacterial therapy with activity against isolated organisms, or treatment duration longer than pre-specified, or switch back to intravenous therapy due to relapse, or requirement of a major surgical procedure as adjunct or follow-up therapy.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Microbiological Response at Test-of-Cure (TOC) Visit
Baseline and 7 to 14 days after end of therapy
Duration of Treatment (Intravenous)
Up to 28 days
Duration of Treatment (Intravenous and Oral)
Up to 28 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DaptomycinEXPERIMENTALPatients with bacteremia: Daptomycin 6 mg/Kg intravenous once daily for at least 5 days and up to 28 days. Patients without bacteremia: Daptomycin 4 mg/Kg intravenous once daily for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.
Vancomycin or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins (SSPs)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients with bacteremia: Vancomycin 1 g intravenous twice daily or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins 2 g intravenous every 4 hours for at least 5 days and up to 28 days. Patients without bacteremia: Vancomycin 1 g intravenous twice daily or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins 2 g intravenous every 6 hours for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DaptomycinDRUGPatients with bacteremia: Daptomycin 6 mg/Kg intravenous once daily for at least 5 days and up to 28 days. Patients without bacteremia: Daptomycin 4 mg/Kg intravenous once daily for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.
Vancomycin or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins (SSPs)DRUGPatients with bacteremia: Vancomycin 1 g intravenous twice daily or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins 2 g intravenous every 4 hours for at least 5 days and up to 28 days. Patients without bacteremia: Vancomycin 1 g intravenous twice daily or Semi-Synthetic Penicillins 2 g intravenous every 6 hours for at least 5 days and up to 14 days.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range65 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites17

Inclusion criteria: Patients 65 years or older with infection of sufficient severity to require in-patient hospitalization, with parenteral antimicrobial therapy for at least 96 hours. Patients who have a diagnosis of Gram-positive complicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (cSSTIs) with or witho...

Countries:AustriaGermanyItalyRussiaSpain
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Frequently asked questions about Daptomycin

What is Daptomycin used for?

Daptomycin is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of infections. It is currently being studied in elderly patients with complicated skin and soft tissue infections. The drug is in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Daptomycin?

Daptomycin is being developed by Novartis AG, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with infections.

What phase is Daptomycin in?

Daptomycin is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still being studied in clinical trials. The most recent trial for Daptomycin has been completed.

What clinical trials is Daptomycin in?

Daptomycin has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT01184872. This study compared the efficacy and safety of Daptomycin in elderly patients with complicated skin and soft tissue infections. The trial enrolled 120 participants across Austria, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Spain.

Is Daptomycin the same as Cubicin?

Daptomycin is the generic name of the drug, while Cubicin is a brand name. The clinical trial data provided refers to the drug as Daptomycin, and no alternative brand names are mentioned in the available information.