This study aims to generate clinical data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of rezafungin combined with 7 days of co-trimoxazole for treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which would expand the knowledge of clinical use of rezafungin.
The study comprises a Screening period from Day -2 to Day -1, a Treatment period from Day 1 to Day 21, and a Follow-up visit on Day 50 (±2 days). The total duration for the study will be up to approximately 52 days. Participants meeting the eligibility criteria will be randomised in a 1:1 ratio to either the rezafungin/co-trimoxazole group or co-trimoxazole monotherapy group. Randomisation will be stratified by disease severity into two categories (mild or moderate-to-severe). After completion of the 21-day treatment, co-trimoxazole for secondary prophylaxis against P. jirovecii will be given to all participants. In participants who are discovered to have an allergy or intolerance to co-trimoxazole during the study, an alternative secondary prophylaxis will be provided as per local practice and treatment guidelines, decided by the treating physician. Participants will have a Follow-up visit on Day 50 (±2 days) to evaluate AEs, treatment response, and rates of PCP relapse or paradoxical IRIS (Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome). Participants will be monitored for AEs from the time the first dose of the study drugs is administered to the Follow-up visit on Day 50 (±2 days). Additional safety assessments including vital signs, safety laboratory evaluations (haematology, serum chemistry panel, and urinalysis), physical examinations (complete and symptom-directed), and 12-lead ECGs will also be assessed. Prior and concomitant medications will be recorded.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Oral co-trimoxazole or Intravenous (IV) co-trimoxazole for infusion. Anti fungal medication
Rezafungin for infusion. Intravenous anti fungal therapy Oral co-trimoxazole or Intravenous (IV) co-trimoxazole for infusion. Anti fungal medication
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
RECRUITINGCharlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
RECRUITINGHelen Joseph Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
Therapeutic failure on Day 8
Therapeutic failure on Day 8, defined by one of the following and confirmed by an independent, blinded Data Review Committee (DRC): * Clinical deterioration. The deterioration cannot be solely explained by other infections or causes and is defined as an increase in score of 2 points or more from the score prior to randomisation on Day 1 on the Ordinal Scale for Clinical Improvement (OSCI), as assessed by the Investigator. * Requirement for alternative primary therapy for PCP, or intensification of corticosteroid therapy, due to lack of efficacy (as assessed by the Investigator). * Death from any cause.
Time frame: 8 days
Therapeutic failure at any time during the treatment period (from Day 1 to Day 21)
Therapeutic failure at any time during the treatment period (from Day 1 to Day 21) defined by one of the following and confirmed by an independent, blinded Data Review Committee (DRC): * Clinical deterioration. The deterioration cannot be solely explained by other infections or causes and is defined as an increase in score of 2 points or more from the score prior to randomisation on Day 1 on the Ordinal Scale for Clinical Improvement (OSCI), as assessed by the Investigator. * Requirement for alternative primary therapy for PCP, or intensification of corticosteroid therapy, due to lack of efficacy (as assessed by the Investigator). * Death from any cause.
Time frame: 21 days
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Global Clinical Trials - Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
RECRUITINGSteve Biko Academic Hospital
Pretoria, South Africa
RECRUITINGNetcare Umhlanga Medical Centre
Umhlanga, South Africa
RECRUITING