E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Treatment of bacterial infections in pediatric populations |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Bacterial infections in pediatric populations |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Bacterial Infections and Mycoses [C01] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10071097 |
E.1.2 | Term | Beta-lactam antibiotic resistance |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10021881 - Infections and infestations |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of IMI/REL (imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam) from the first dose of intravenous (IV) study intervention through 14 days after the end of therapy (EOT) |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
A) To evaluate the efficacy of IMI/REL by assessing all-cause mortality at Day 28 post-randomization and clinical and microbiological response at the EOT, Early Follow-up (EFU, 7 to 14 days after EOT), and Late Follow-up (LFU, 7 to 14 days after EFU) visits B) To characterize the PK profile of imipenem and relebactam following administration of IMI/REL |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Require hospitalization and treatment with IV antibacterial therapy for confirmed or suspected gram-negative bacterial infection (in the absence of meningitis), and is expected to require hospitalization through completion of IV study intervention, with at least 1 of the following primary infection types, based on the specific criteria required to be met for the respective infection type: - Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP) or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) - Complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI) - Complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) 2. Participants is male or female and is from birth to less than 18 years of age inclusive, at the time of providing documented informed consent/assent. For Age Cohorts 4 and 5, participant is at least 37 weeks postmenstrual age at the time of providing documented informed consent/assent. Postmenstrual age is calculated by adding the gestational age at the time of birth to the chronological age at the time of providing documented informed consent/assent. 3. Not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies: a. Not be a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR b. A WOCBP must agree to follow the contraceptive guidance during the intervention period and for at least 24 hours after the last dose of study intervention 4. The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) has provided documented informed consent/assent for the study 5. Have sufficient intravascular access to receive study intervention through an existing peripheral or central line
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Is expected to survive less than 72 hours 2. Has a concurrent infection that would interfere with evaluation of response to the study antibacterials (IMI/REL or Active Control) 3. Has HABP/VABP caused by an obstructive process, including lung cancer (or other malignancy metastatic to the lungs resulting in pulmonary obstruction) or other known obstruction 4. Has a cUTI that meets any of the following: - Complete obstruction of any portion of the urinary tract (ie, requiring a permanent indwelling urinary catheter or instrumentation) - Documented reflux of ileal loop urinary diversion - Suspected or confirmed perinephric or intrarenal abscess - Suspected or confirmed prostatitis, urethritis, or epididymitis - Trauma to pelvis/urinary tract - Presence of indwelling urinary catheter which cannot be removed at study entry 5. Has any of the following medical conditions at screening: - A history of a seizure disorder (requiring ongoing treatment with anti-convulsive therapy or prior treatment with anti-convulsive therapy within the last 3 years) - Cystic fibrosis 6. Has a history of serious allergy, hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis), or any serious reaction to IMI or to any of the following: - Any carbapenem, cephalosporin, penicillin, or other β-lactam agent - Other BLIs (eg, tazobactam, sulbactam, clavulanic acid, avibactam) 7. Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, laboratory abnormality, or other circumstance that might expose the participant to risk by participating in the study, confound the results of the study, or interfere with the participant’s participation for the full duration of the study 8. If less than 3 months of age, has received more than 72 hours of empiric antibacterial treatment for suspected meningitis prior to initiation of IV study intervention 9. If 3 months of age or older, or <3 months without suspected meningitis, has received potentially therapeutic antibacterial therapy (eg, with gram-negative activity), including bladder infusions with topical urinary antiseptics or antibacterial agents, for a duration of more than 24 hours during the 48 hours preceding the first dose of study intervention 10. Is anticipated to be treated with any of the following medications: - Valproic acid or divalproex sodium (or has used valproic acid or divalproex sodium in the 2 weeks prior to screening) through 24 hours after completion of the final dose of IV study intervention for participants who receive IMI/REL or carbapenem - Concomitant IV, oral, or inhaled antimicrobial agents with gram-negative activity, in addition to those designated in the study intervention groups, during the course of all (IV/oral) study intervention - Planned receipt of suppressive/prophylactic antibiotics with gram-negative activity after completion of study intervention 11. Is currently participating in or has participated in an interventional clinical study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days prior to screening 12. Has enrolled previously in the current study and been discontinued, or has received REL for any other reason 13. Has an estimated CrCl (based on the Cockcroft-Gault equation, for participants ≥12 years of age) or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR, based on the modified Schwartz equation, for participants <12 years of age) below that specified for the appropriate age range; or requires peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, or hemofiltration 14. Has alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at the time of screening 15. Is, based on medical history at the time of providing documented informed consent/assent, a user of recreational or illicit drugs or has had a recent history (within the last year) of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence 16. Is or has an immediate family member (eg, spouse, parent/legal guardian, sibling, or child) who is investigational site or Sponsor staff directly involved with this study
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
1. Percentage of participants with one or more adverse event (AE) 2. Percentage of participants who discontinued study medication due to an AE |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1. Up to 28 days 2. Up to 14 days |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1. Number of deaths by all causes through Day 28 2. Percentage of participants with a favorable clinical response at EOT 3. Percentage of participants with a favorable clinical response at EFU 4. Percentage of participants with a favorable clinical response at LFU 5. Percentage of participants with a favorable microbiological response at EOT 6. Percentage of participants with a favorable microbiological response at EFU 7. Percentage of participants with a favorable microbiological response at LFU 8. Area under the curve from time 0 to 24 hours (AUC0-24) of imipenem following administration of IMI/REL 9. AUC0-24 of relebactam following administration of IMI/RE 10. Concentration at end of infusion (Ceoi) of imipenem following administration of IMI/REL 11. Ceoi of relabactam following administration of IMI/REL 12 %T>MIC of imipenem (percentage of time imipenem concentration is above IMI/REL minimum inhibitory concentration) following administration of IMI/REL |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1. Up to Day 28 2. Day 5 up to Day 14 3. Day 12 up to Day 28 4. Day 19 up to Day 42 5. Day 5 up to Day 14 6. Day 12 up to Day 28 7. Day 19 up to Day 42 8. Day 5 up to Day 14 9. Day 5 up to Day 14 10. Day 5 up to Day 14 11. Day 5 up to Day 14 12. Day 5 up to Day 14 |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | Yes |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
Will this trial be conducted at a single site globally?
| No |
E.8.4 | Will this trial be conducted at multiple sites globally? | Yes |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | Specify the countries outside of the EEA in which trial sites are planned |
Colombia |
Philippines |
Ukraine |
Israel |
Mexico |
Russian Federation |
South Africa |
United States |
Türkiye |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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The overall study ends when the Sponsor receives the last laboratory test result or at the time of final contact with the last participant, whichever comes last. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 4 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |