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Beta-lactamase inhibitor

FEP-ZID for Urinary Tract Infections

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Wockhardt
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Requires hospitalization to manage the cUTI or AP
Meet the clinical criteria for either cUTI or AP
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up end of treatment visit (day 7 - 10 ± 1 day)
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug (FEP-ZID) to see if it is as effective as another drug (meropenem) in treating adults with cUTI or AP. 528 adults with cUTI or AP will be enrolled and remain hospitalized during treatment, which will last 7-10 days.

Who is the study for?
Adults (18+) hospitalized with complicated urinary tract infections or acute pyelonephritis, who agree to use contraception and can provide consent. Excluded are pregnant/breastfeeding women, those with seizure disorders, severe kidney issues, neutropenia, liver problems, extensive prior antibiotic use unless resistant infection is present.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial compares the effectiveness of a new antibiotic combo Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) against Meropenem in adults with serious UTIs or kidney infections. Participants will be randomly assigned treatment for 7-10 days while hospitalized.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include allergic reactions to antibiotics like skin rashes or itching, gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and diarrhea, possible changes in blood tests reflecting liver or kidney function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I need to be hospitalized to treat my urinary tract or abdominal infection.
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I have been diagnosed with either a complicated urinary tract infection or acute pyelonephritis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~end of treatment visit (day 7 - 10 ± 1 day)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of treatment visit (day 7 - 10 ± 1 day) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percentage of subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
Percentage of subjects with overall success at Test-of-Cure
Secondary outcome measures
Percent of subjects with microbiological eradication at End-of-Treatment
Percent of subjects with microbiological eradication at Test-of-Cure
Percentage of subjects with clinical cure at End-of-Treatment
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: MeropenemActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

WockhardtLead Sponsor
34 Previous Clinical Trials
2,971 Total Patients Enrolled
Medpace, Inc.Industry Sponsor
94 Previous Clinical Trials
29,087 Total Patients Enrolled
Ashima Bhatia, MDStudy DirectorWockhardt
3 Previous Clinical Trials
1,076 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) (Beta-lactamase inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04979806 — Phase 3
Urinary Tract Infection Research Study Groups: Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID), Meropenem
Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Trial 2023: Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04979806 — Phase 3
Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) (Beta-lactamase inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04979806 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any other completed or ongoing clinical trials that have studied FEP-ZID?

"FEP-ZID was first studied in 2016 at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital. As of now, there are 89 completed studies and 16 live trials. These trials are conducted in various locations, with a notable concentration in Chula Vista, California."

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To what infections does Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) lend the most help?

"Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID), often used to treat pneumonia, can also be used to manage urinary tract infection, bacterial infections, and communicable diseases."

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Has research like this been done before?

"Since 2016, Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) has undergone a lot of clinical research. The first trial, which had 60 participants, was sponsored by Rempex in 2016. After the success of the first trial, Cefepime-zidebactam (FEP-ZID) received Phase 1 drug approval. As of now, there are 16 active trials happening in 42 cities and 20 countries."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Chula Vista
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~204 spots leftby Apr 2025