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DFA-02 Antibiotic

Phase 2

Surgical Site Infections | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd|Trials Updated: Oct 11, 2016

DFA-02 Antibiotic target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment445

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

DFA-02 Antibiotic clinical trials

DFA-02 Antibiotic · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01888367Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability Study of up to 20 mL of DFA-02 in Patients Undergoing Abdominal SurgerySurgical Site Infections
COMPLETED445 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability Study of up to 20 mL of DFA-02 in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Patients With Surgical Site Infections
Within 30 days of surgery

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Patients With Adverse Events
Within 30 days of surgery
Change in Serum Creatinine Measurements From Baseline
Within 4 days of surgery
Cumulative ASEPSIS Score for Each Patient
Through post-operative Day 4
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DFA-02 Antibiotic GelEXPERIMENTALUp to 20 mL of DFA-02 antibiotic gel will be placed in the surgical incision after closure of the fascia and before skin closure.
DFA-02 Placebo GelPLACEBO_COMPARATORUp to 20 mL of DFA-02 placebo gel will be placed in the surgical incision after closure of the fascia and before skin closure.
Standard of CareNO_INTERVENTIONPrior to final closure of the surgical incision, the incision will be irrigated with normal saline and no gel will be applied.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DFA-02 Antibiotic GelDRUG -
DFA-02 Placebo GelDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites31

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females 18 years of age or older; 2. If female, the subject must be postmenopausal, surgically sterilized or, if of child-bearing potential, she must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 48 hours of surgery and agree to use adequate birth control dur...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about DFA-02 Antibiotic

What is DFA-02 Antibiotic used for?

DFA-02 Antibiotic is being developed for the prevention of surgical site infections in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. It is a small molecule anti-infective candidate studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial in the United States. Surgical site infections are the target indication in the infectious disease therapeutic area.

Who is developing DFA-02 Antibiotic?

DFA-02 Antibiotic is being developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, which trades under the ticker RDY. The company sponsored the Phase 2 clinical study of the candidate in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the developer associated with this asset.

What phase is DFA-02 Antibiotic in?

DFA-02 Antibiotic is in Phase 2 clinical development. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no trials are currently active. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication based on the available development record.

What clinical trials is DFA-02 Antibiotic in?

DFA-02 Antibiotic has been studied in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT01888367, titled a safety, efficacy and tolerability study of up to 20 mL of DFA-02 in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. The trial enrolled 445 patients in the United States, was randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled.

Is DFA-02 Antibiotic the same as DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel?

Yes, DFA-02 Antibiotic Gel is another name for DFA-02 Antibiotic. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd for surgical site infections. Readers searching for either name are looking at the same Phase 2 asset.

How many patients were enrolled in the DFA-02 Antibiotic trial?

The completed Phase 2 trial of DFA-02 Antibiotic, NCT01888367, enrolled 445 patients. Participants were 18 years of age or older, of all sexes, and were undergoing abdominal surgery. The study was randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled, and it did not enroll healthy volunteers.