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Study of Intravenous Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Compared to Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Primary Purpose

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Sponsored by
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participant has received mechanical ventilation for > 48 hours
  • Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score of 11-35
  • Presence of a new or progressive infiltrate on chest x-ray
  • Presence of clinical criteria consistent with VAP

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of moderate or severe hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Known end stage renal disease or requirement for dialysis

Sites / Locations

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam

Piperacillin/Tazobactam

Arm Description

3000 milligrams (mg) ceftolozane/tazobactam (comprised of 2000 mg ceftolozane and 1000 mg tazobactam), administered intravenously (IV), every 8 hours for 8 days

4500 mg piperacillin/tazobactam (comprised of 4000 mg piperacillin and 500 mg tazobactam), administered IV, every 6 hours for 8 days

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Clinical Response at the End of Therapy Visit

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
May 13, 2013
Last Updated
October 18, 2018
Sponsor
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01853982
Brief Title
Study of Intravenous Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Compared to Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Official Title
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Study to Compare the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Ceftolozane/Tazobactam With That of Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Terminated to focus on a larger study within the clinical development program.
Study Start Date
June 14, 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 20, 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 8, 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label, study to compare the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) ceftolozane/tazobactam with that of IV piperacillin/tazobactam in the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in adult participants .

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
4 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
3000 milligrams (mg) ceftolozane/tazobactam (comprised of 2000 mg ceftolozane and 1000 mg tazobactam), administered intravenously (IV), every 8 hours for 8 days
Arm Title
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
4500 mg piperacillin/tazobactam (comprised of 4000 mg piperacillin and 500 mg tazobactam), administered IV, every 6 hours for 8 days
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Other Intervention Name(s)
Zosyn
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Clinical Response at the End of Therapy Visit
Time Frame
24 hours after last dose of study drug

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: Participant has received mechanical ventilation for > 48 hours Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score of 11-35 Presence of a new or progressive infiltrate on chest x-ray Presence of clinical criteria consistent with VAP Key Exclusion Criteria: History of moderate or severe hypersensitivity reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics Known end stage renal disease or requirement for dialysis
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Obiamiwe Umeh, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States
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Chicago
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Illinois
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United States
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Baltimore
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Maryland
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United States
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Duluth
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Minnesota
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United States
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Omaha
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Nebraska
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United States
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Bronx
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New York
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United States
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Jamaica
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New York
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United States
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Cleveland
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Ohio
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United States
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Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma
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United States
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Abington
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Pennsylvania
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United States
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Nashville
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Tennessee
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United States
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Herston
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Queensland
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Australia
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Meadowbrook
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Queensland
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Australia
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Nambour
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Queensland
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Australia
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Southport
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Queensland
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Australia
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Woolloongabba
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Queensland
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Australia
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Auckland
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New Zealand
City
Christchurch
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New Zealand
City
Wellington
Country
New Zealand

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
IPD Sharing URL
http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php

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