Bacterial Infections
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of 2 different doses of intravenous and oral Debio 1450 compared with intravenous vancomycin and oral linezolid in the treatment of patients with staphylococcal ABSSSI.
Interventions
Intravenous (IV) form of Debio 1450 will be supplied in vials containing 50 mg of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). Intravenous infusions of Debio 1450 (160 mg and 80 mg) will be administered over a 2-hour period BID every 12 hours within a 2-hour window (12 ± 2 hours).
Oral forms of Debio 1450 will be provided as white, opaque, hard gelatin capsules containing 50 mg drug substance (equivalent to 40 mg of Debio 1450).
Linezolid for oral administration will be provided as 600-mg film-coated compressed tablets.
Debio 1450 placebo will be supplied as white, opaque, hard gelatin capsules.
Linezolid placebo will be supplied as film-coated compressed tablets.
Vancomycin will be administered BID every 12 ± 2 hours at doses of 1 g or 15 mg/kg as specified in local protocols, with the infusion rate adjusted to 2 hours.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Has clinically documented infection of the skin or skin structure suspected or documented to be caused by a staphylococcal pathogen * Meets other protocol-specified criteria for qualification and contraception * Is willing and able to remain confined in the study unit for the entire duration of each treatment period and comply with restrictions related to food, drink and medications * Voluntarily consents to participate and provides written informed consent prior to any protocol-specific procedures
Exclusion criteria
* Has history or current use of over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, or drugs (including nicotine and alcohol) outside protocol-specified parameters * Has signs, symptoms or history of any condition that, per protocol or in the opinion of the investigator, might compromise: 1. the safety or well-being of the participant or study staff; 2. the safety or well-being of the participant's offspring (such as through pregnancy or breast-feeding); 3. the analysis of results
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Early Clinical Response Rate (ECRR): Percentage of Responders to Treatment at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization as Assessed by the Investigator | At 48 to 72 hours from randomization (Day 4) | ECRR was defined as the percentage of responders to treatment at 48 to 72 hours from randomization. Responders were the participants who showed greater than or equal to (≥) 20% reduction in area of the primary lesion involving erythema, edema, or induration of the primary ABSSSI lesion (as assessed by the ruler method) at 48 to 72 hours compared to baseline. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4), EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19) | The Investigator Assessment of Clinical Outcome (IACO) of treatment was assessed for each participant as success or failure at 48 to 72 hours after randomization at EOT and STFU visits. Clinical success was resolution or near resolution of most disease-specific signs and symptoms and no new signs, symptoms, or complications attributable to ABSSSI such that no further antibiotic therapy is required for treatment of original site of infection. Clinical failure was requirement for additional antibiotic therapy for treatment of the original site of infection or incision and drainage of ABSSSI site that was not both anticipated and completed within a 48- to 72-hour window following randomization, or unplanned major surgical intervention required due to failure of study medication or development of osteomyelitis after baseline. Participants who met both success criteria and none of failure criteria were considered as a clinical success for IACO. |
| Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19) | The Sponsor's Assessment of Clinical Outcome was obtained at EOT and STFU visits based on IACO and additional criteria. Sponsor assessed participants as clinical failure if they required non-study or rescue antibiotics due to lack of efficacy after at least 48 hours from randomization or experienced drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs) or discontinuation of study medication for drug-related AEs or required antibiotic therapy for longer than 10 days or had the need for unplanned surgical intervention \>48 hours after randomization. As per IACO, clinical success was resolution or near resolution of most disease-specific signs and symptoms and no new signs, symptoms or complications. Clinical failure was requirement for additional antibiotic therapy or incision and drainage of ABSSSI site or unplanned major surgical intervention or development of osteomyelitis. |
| Percentage of Participants With a Composite Assessment of Clinical Outcome (CACO) of Success | 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4) and STFU (Day 19) | CACO of treatment was determined as a combined outcome of early response to treatment (at 48 to 72 hours from randomization) and IACO at the STFU visit. Participants had a CACO of success if they met both of the following criteria: An early response to treatment (at 48 to 72 hours from randomization) (ECR = responder) and a clinical outcome of success at the STFU visit (7 to 14 days after EOT) based on IACO (IACO = success). |
| Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4), EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19) | The microbiological outcome was assessed by the sponsor at 48 to 72 hours from randomization, EOT and STFU. It was based on blood and skin lesion identification results from baseline samples and skin lesion identification results from baseline samples and skin lesion identification results from follow-up samples as well as on, molecular typing results, and the IACO. Microbiological eradication rate was defined as proportion of participants with 'Documented Eradication' (absence of baseline pathogen(s) in follow-up cultures of the original site of infection.) or 'Presumed Eradication' (no material available for culture and an IACO of 'Success') in relation to the total number of participants in the respective treatment group. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Participants took part in the study in the United States, from 14 May 2015 to 12 September 2016. Of the 505 participants screened, 175 discontinued from the study prior to randomization and 330 were randomized.
Pre-assignment details
Participants with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) due to Staphylococcus sensitive or resistant to Methicillin were randomized to one of the three treatment arms in a 1:1:1 ratio.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID Debio 1450 80 mg was administered intravenously BID. After 2 doses of Debio 1450 IV therapy, the Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg daily dose group received 120 mg Debio 1450 Oral + 3 dose of Debio 1450 Placebo + Linezolid matching-Placebo BID. | 110 |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID Debio 1450 160 mg was administered intravenously BID. After 2 doses of Debio 1450 IV therapy, the Debio 1450 160/240 mg daily dose group received 240 mg Debio 1450 Oral + Linezolid matching-Placebo BID. | 109 |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID Vancomycin was administered intravenously BID at doses of 1 g or 15 mg/kg. After 2 doses of Vancomycin IV, the Placebo comparator group received Debio 1450 matching oral placebo + Linezolid 600 mg BID. | 111 |
| Total | 330 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall Study | Other | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| Overall Study | Physician Decision | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 43.9 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.71 | 42.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.72 | 44.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.57 | 43.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.34 |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 36 Participants | 35 Participants | 32 Participants | 103 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 74 Participants | 74 Participants | 79 Participants | 227 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 18 / 110 | 29 / 107 | 20 / 107 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 2 / 110 | 1 / 107 | 1 / 107 |
Outcome results
Early Clinical Response Rate (ECRR): Percentage of Responders to Treatment at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization as Assessed by the Investigator
ECRR was defined as the percentage of responders to treatment at 48 to 72 hours from randomization. Responders were the participants who showed greater than or equal to (≥) 20% reduction in area of the primary lesion involving erythema, edema, or induration of the primary ABSSSI lesion (as assessed by the ruler method) at 48 to 72 hours compared to baseline.
Time frame: At 48 to 72 hours from randomization (Day 4)
Population: Microbiological Intent-to-Treat (mITT) population included all randomized participants who were culture positive for any staphylococcal species considered pathogenic and received at least one dose of study medication.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Early Clinical Response Rate (ECRR): Percentage of Responders to Treatment at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization as Assessed by the Investigator | 94.6 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Early Clinical Response Rate (ECRR): Percentage of Responders to Treatment at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization as Assessed by the Investigator | 90.1 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Early Clinical Response Rate (ECRR): Percentage of Responders to Treatment at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization as Assessed by the Investigator | 91.1 percentage of participants |
Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU)
The Investigator Assessment of Clinical Outcome (IACO) of treatment was assessed for each participant as success or failure at 48 to 72 hours after randomization at EOT and STFU visits. Clinical success was resolution or near resolution of most disease-specific signs and symptoms and no new signs, symptoms, or complications attributable to ABSSSI such that no further antibiotic therapy is required for treatment of original site of infection. Clinical failure was requirement for additional antibiotic therapy for treatment of the original site of infection or incision and drainage of ABSSSI site that was not both anticipated and completed within a 48- to 72-hour window following randomization, or unplanned major surgical intervention required due to failure of study medication or development of osteomyelitis after baseline. Participants who met both success criteria and none of failure criteria were considered as a clinical success for IACO.
Time frame: 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4), EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19)
Population: mITT population included all randomized participants who were culture positive for any staphylococcal species considered pathogenic and received at least one dose of study medication.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | EOT | 92.4 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 83.7 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | STFU | 84.8 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | EOT | 87.9 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 81.3 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | STFU | 83.5 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 86.1 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | STFU | 92.1 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Investigator as Responders at 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, at End of Treatment (EOT) and Short-term Follow-up (STFU) | EOT | 92.1 percentage of participants |
Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU
The Sponsor's Assessment of Clinical Outcome was obtained at EOT and STFU visits based on IACO and additional criteria. Sponsor assessed participants as clinical failure if they required non-study or rescue antibiotics due to lack of efficacy after at least 48 hours from randomization or experienced drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs) or discontinuation of study medication for drug-related AEs or required antibiotic therapy for longer than 10 days or had the need for unplanned surgical intervention \>48 hours after randomization. As per IACO, clinical success was resolution or near resolution of most disease-specific signs and symptoms and no new signs, symptoms or complications. Clinical failure was requirement for additional antibiotic therapy or incision and drainage of ABSSSI site or unplanned major surgical intervention or development of osteomyelitis.
Time frame: EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19)
Population: mITT population included all randomized participants who were culture positive for any staphylococcal species considered pathogenic and received at least one dose of study medication.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | EOT | 89.1 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | STFU | 81.5 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | EOT | 86.8 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | STFU | 81.3 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | EOT | 90.1 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Clinical Success Rate: Percentage of Participants Assessed by the Sponsor as Responders After 7 to 10 Days of Treatment at EOT and STFU | STFU | 90.1 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU
The microbiological outcome was assessed by the sponsor at 48 to 72 hours from randomization, EOT and STFU. It was based on blood and skin lesion identification results from baseline samples and skin lesion identification results from baseline samples and skin lesion identification results from follow-up samples as well as on, molecular typing results, and the IACO. Microbiological eradication rate was defined as proportion of participants with 'Documented Eradication' (absence of baseline pathogen(s) in follow-up cultures of the original site of infection.) or 'Presumed Eradication' (no material available for culture and an IACO of 'Success') in relation to the total number of participants in the respective treatment group.
Time frame: 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4), EOT (Day 12) and STFU (Day 19)
Population: mITT population included all randomized participants who were culture positive for any staphylococcal species considered pathogenic and received at least one dose of study medication.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 72.8 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | EOT | 92.4 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | STFU | 84.8 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | STFU | 83.5 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 69.2 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | EOT | 86.8 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | 48 to 72 hours after randomization | 75.2 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | EOT | 91.1 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Percentage of Participants Who Showed Microbiological Evidence of Cure 48 to 72 Hours From Randomization, EOT, and STFU | STFU | 91.1 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With a Composite Assessment of Clinical Outcome (CACO) of Success
CACO of treatment was determined as a combined outcome of early response to treatment (at 48 to 72 hours from randomization) and IACO at the STFU visit. Participants had a CACO of success if they met both of the following criteria: An early response to treatment (at 48 to 72 hours from randomization) (ECR = responder) and a clinical outcome of success at the STFU visit (7 to 14 days after EOT) based on IACO (IACO = success).
Time frame: 48 to 72 hours after randomization (Day 4) and STFU (Day 19)
Population: mITT population included all randomized participants who were culture positive for any staphylococcal species considered pathogenic and received at least one dose of study medication.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Debio 1450 80 mg/120 mg BID | Percentage of Participants With a Composite Assessment of Clinical Outcome (CACO) of Success | 83.7 percentage of participants |
| Debio 1450 160 mg/240 mg BID | Percentage of Participants With a Composite Assessment of Clinical Outcome (CACO) of Success | 81.3 percentage of participants |
| Vancomycin/Linezolid BID | Percentage of Participants With a Composite Assessment of Clinical Outcome (CACO) of Success | 88.1 percentage of participants |