E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease from bacterial origin that is transmitted through unprotected oral, anal, or vaginal sex. |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Bacterial Infections and Mycoses [C01] |
MedDRA Classification |
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 assess the efficacy of a single, oral, 3 grams (g) dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single intramuscular (IM) 500 milligram (mg) dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To assess the safety and tolerability of a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single IM 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin in participants with uncomplicated gonorrhoea To determine microbiological cure rate of pharyngeal gonorrhoea after administration of a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single IM 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin To determine microbiological cure rate of rectal gonorrhoea after administration of a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single IM 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin To determine the clinical cure rate of symptomatic gonorrhoea in male participants after administration of a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single IM 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | Yes |
E.2.3.1 | Full title, date and version of each sub-study and their related objectives |
Title: Pharmacokinetics of zoliflodacin in participants with uncomplicated gonorrhoea following a single 3 g oral dose administration. The plasma concentration of zoliflodacin will be determined in the following subsets of participants: - in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative adult participants and HIV positive participants (≥ 18 years old) - in HIV negative adolescent participants (≥ 12 and < 18 years old)
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E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. ≥ 12 years old (if enrolment of minors is in agreement with local regulations and ethics guidance) 2. ≥ 35 kilogram (kg) 3. Signs and symptoms consistent with urethral or cervical gonorrhoea OR Urethral or cervical uncomplicated gonorrhoea as determined by either a positive culture or NAAT or Gram stain or methylene blue/gentian violet stain in the past 14 days prior to screening OR Unprotected sexual contact with an individual confirmed to be infected with N. gonorrhoeae in the past 14 days prior to screening (positive NAAT, Gram stain, methylene blue/gentian violet stain or culture) 4. For females of child-bearing potential, a negative urine pregnancy test at screening 5. For females of child-bearing potential, use of highly effective contraception (see Appendix 1) from at least 28 days prior to screening and until at least 28 days after treatment. Females on oral contraceptives must also use a barrier contraception method during participation in the study 6. For males with a female partner of child-bearing age, willingness to delay conception during the trial and for 28 days after treatment 7. Willingness to comply with trial protocol 8. Willingness to undergo HIV testing 9. Willingness to abstain from sexual intercourse or use condoms for vaginal, anal and oral sex from enrolment until end of trial visit 10. Willingness and ability to give written informed consent or be consented by a legal representative, or provide assent and parental consent (for minors, as appropriate) |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
11. Confirmed or suspected complicated or disseminated gonorrhoea 12. Pregnant or breastfeeding females 13. Known concomitant infection which would require immediate additional systemic antibiotics with activity against NG (e.g. CT infection) 14. Use of any systemic or intravaginal antibiotics with activity against NG within 30 days prior to screening 15. Use of systemic corticoid drugs or other immunosuppressive therapy within 30 days prior to screening 16. Use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. efavirenz, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital) within 30 days or five half-lives of the drug, whichever is greater, prior to screening 17. Cytotoxic or radiation therapy within 30 days prior to screening 18. Known chronic renal, hepatic, hematologic impairment or other condition interfering with the absorption, distribution or elimination of the drug, based on medical history and physical examination 19. History of urogenital sex-reassignment surgery 20. Immunosuppression as evidence by medical history, clinical examination or a recent (≤1 month) CD4 count below 200 cells/microliter (μL) 21. Known clinically relevant cardiac pro-arrhythmic conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia, congenital or documented QT prolongation 22. Known history of severe allergy to cephalosporin, penicillin, monobactams, carbapenems or macrolide antibiotics 23. Known or suspected allergies or hypersensitivities to lidocaine, methylparaben, lactose or any of the components of the study drugs (refer to the zoliflodacin investigator brochure (IB) and summaries of product characteristics (SmPC) for the comparator treatments) 24. Receipt or planned receipt of an investigational product in a clinical trial within 30 days or five half-lives of the drug, whichever is greater prior to screening until end of participation to this clinical trial 25. History of alcohol or drug abuse in the 12 months prior to screening which would compromise trial participation in the judgement of the investigator 26. Severe medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risk associated with trial participation or may interfere with the interpretation of trial results or affect the individual’s ability to provide informed consent 27. Individuals whom, in the judgement of the investigator, are unlikely or unable to comply with this trial protocol 28. Previous randomisation in this clinical trial 29.Use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors within 30 days or five half-lives of the drug, whichever is greater, prior to screening. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Microbiological cure as determined by culture at urethral or cervical sites |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
At test of cure (TOC) visit ( day 6+/- 2days). |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Incidence, severity, causality, and seriousness of treatment-emergent adverse events and the evaluation of changes from baseline in safety laboratory test results and physical examinations Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by culture at pharyngeal sites at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by culture at rectal sites at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of male participants with clinical cure at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of female and male participants respectively with microbiological cure as determined by culture at cervical or urethral site at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by culture at urethral or cervical sites at TOC and for whom the baseline antimicrobial susceptibility profile indicated pre-existing resistance to antibiotics commonly used for NG treatment (including to ceftriaxone alone, to azithromycin alone, and to both) Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of gonococcal strains isolated at baseline and at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of participants with a negative NG nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) from urethral or cervical sites at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of participants with a negative NG NAAT from oropharyngeal sites at TOC (day 6 ±2) Proportion of participants with a negative NG NAAT from rectal sites at TOC (day 6 ±2)
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
At test of cure (TOC) visit ( day 6+/- 2days). |
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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) | No |
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 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 2 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 3 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
South Africa |
Thailand |
Belgium |
Netherlands |
United States |
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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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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 6 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |