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Zoliflodacin in Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea

A Multi-center, Randomized, Open-label, Non Inferiority Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Single, Oral Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Combination of a Single Intramuscular Dose of Ceftriaxone and a Single Oral Dose of Azithromycin in the Treatment of Patients With Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03959527
Enrollment
1011
Registered
2019-05-22
Start date
2019-11-06
Completion date
2023-09-18
Last updated
2025-10-08

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Conditions

Gonorrhea

Brief summary

This trial is a multi-center, open label, randomized controlled, non-inferiority phase III trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a 3 g oral dose of zoliflodacin compared to a combination of a single intra-muscular 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone and a single 1 g oral dose of azithromycin for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

Interventions

Dose: 3g, oral administration

DRUGceftriaxone

Dose: 500mg, Intra-Muscular (IM) administration

DRUGazithromycin

Dose: 1g, oral administration

Sponsors

Global Antibiotics Research and Development Partnership
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Single dose of Zoliflodacin or comparators combination in single dose: ceftriaxone and azithromycin

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age ≥ 12 years old (if enrolment of minors is in agreement with local regulations and Ethics guidance) 2. Weight ≥ 35 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 test/gentian violet stain in the past 14 days prior to screening OR Unprotected sexual contact with an individual reported to be infected with NG in the past 14 days prior to screening (confirmation by a positive NAAT, Gram stain or methylene blue test/ 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 for at least 28 days prior to screening and during 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 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 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).

Exclusion criteria

11. Confirmed or suspected complicated or disseminated gonorrhoea 12. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 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 evidenced by medical history, clinical examination or a recent (≤ 1 month) CD4 count \<200 cells/μL 21. Know 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 IB and SmPC for the comparators 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 within 12 months prior to screening which would compromise trial participation in the judgment of the investigator 26. Severe medical or psychiatric condition which, 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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Microbiological Cure Rate for Zoliflodacin Compared to a Combination of a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6 (+/- 2)Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by culture at urethral or cervical sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (urogenital) analysis set

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Microbiological Cure Rate of Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at pharyngeal sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (Pharyngeal).
Microbiological Cure Rate of Rectal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at rectal sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (Rectal).
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.Day 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to cefixime (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to ceftriaxone (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
The Clinical Cure Rate in Male Participants After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of male at birth participants experiencing resolution of signs and symptoms of urogenital gonococcal infection that were present at enrolment, at test of cure visit in Clinical Cure Population.
Microbiological Cure Rate Among Females, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and AzithromycinDay 6Proportion of female participants with microbiological cure, as determined by NG culture at cervical site of infection, at TOC in micro-ITT (Urogenital) population
Microbiological Cure Rate Among Males, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and AzithromycinDay 6Proportion of male participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at urethral site of infection at TOC visit, in micro-ITT population
Eradication of Urogenital NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT result from urethral or cervical sites at baseline and a negative NG NAAT result at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.
Eradication of Pharyngeal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT at baseline from pharyngeal sites and a negative NG NAAT at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.
Eradication of Rectal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 6Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT from rectal sites at baseline and a negative NG NAAT at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.
Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin15 min - 1 hourArithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following oral administration of single oral dose of zoliflodacin 3 g
Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Tlast) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of ZoliflodacinDay 2Geometric mean time to last (Tlast) plasma concentration above the lower limit of quantitation
Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile(Tmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of ZoliflodacinDay 2Geometric mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) after a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin
Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Cmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of ZoliflodacinDay 2Geometric mean maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) after a single, oral 3 g dose of zoliflodacin
Safety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Day 30Incidence, severity, causality and seriousness of treatment-emergent adverse events (including clinically significant abnormal laboratory values/procedures i.e., physical examination per protocol)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline (Day 1)Day 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline (Day 1)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.Day 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to cefixime (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.Day 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to ceftriaxone (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to ciprofloxacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline (zoliflodacin arm only since no microbiological failures in comparator arm)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure VisitDay 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to gentamicin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.Day 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to gentamicin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to spectinomycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure VisitDay 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to spectinomycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to tetracycline (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure VisitDay 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to tetracycline (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at BaselineDay 1Antimicrobial susceptibility to zolflodacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline
Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure VisitDay 6Antimicrobial susceptibility to zoliflodacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC
Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of ZoliflodacinDay 2Geometric mean plasma area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-last) from time zero to the last concentration above lower level of quantification

Countries

Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand, United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total 1011 participants were screened, of which 81 were screen failure

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Zoliflodacin
Participant in this arm will receive a single dose of zoliflodacin. zoliflodacin: Dose: 3g, oral administration
621
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin Combination
Participant in this arm will receive a single dose of comparators combination (ceftriaxone and azithromycin). ceftriaxone: Dose: 500mg, Intra-Muscular (IM) administration azithromycin: Dose: 1g, oral administration
309
Total930

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyDid not meet eligibility criteria11
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up3115
Overall StudyProtocol Violation105
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject83

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicZoliflodacinCeftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationTotal
Age, Continuous30.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.56
29.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.13
29.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.42
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
18 Participants13 Participants31 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
603 Participants296 Participants899 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
8 Participants1 Participants9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
193 Participants92 Participants285 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
349 Participants165 Participants514 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
66 Participants47 Participants113 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Belgium
6 participants3 participants9 participants
Region of Enrollment
Netherlands
49 participants20 participants69 participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
278 participants146 participants424 participants
Region of Enrollment
Thailand
181 participants89 participants270 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
107 participants51 participants158 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
77 Participants38 Participants115 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
544 Participants271 Participants815 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 6190 / 308
other
Total, other adverse events
162 / 619107 / 308
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 6190 / 308

Outcome results

Primary

Microbiological Cure Rate for Zoliflodacin Compared to a Combination of a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by culture at urethral or cervical sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (urogenital) analysis set

Time frame: Day 6 (+/- 2)

Population: micro-ITT (urogenital): all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the relevant anatomical site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
ZoliflodacinMicrobiological Cure Rate for Zoliflodacin Compared to a Combination of a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.90.9 percentage of participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationMicrobiological Cure Rate for Zoliflodacin Compared to a Combination of a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.96.2 percentage of participants
Comparison: Point estimate for the treatment difference in proportion of ceftriaxone/azithromycin combination and zoliflodacin with microbiological cure and 2-sided 95% CI calculated by Newcombe score method.95% CI: [1.38, 8.65]
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline (Day 1)

Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline (Day 1)

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline (Day 1)1 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline (Day 1)1 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.

Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Azithromycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.0.25 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to cefixime (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.06 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.06 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.

Antimicrobial susceptibility to cefixime (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Cefixime) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.0.015 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to ceftriaxone (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.015 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.015 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.

Antimicrobial susceptibility to ceftriaxone (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ceftriaxone) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.0.015 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to ciprofloxacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline (zoliflodacin arm only since no microbiological failures in comparator arm)

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline2 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline2 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit

Antimicrobial susceptibility to azithromycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Ciprofloxacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit2 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to gentamicin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline8 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline8 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.

Antimicrobial susceptibility to gentamicin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Gentamicin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit.8 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to spectinomycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline32 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline32 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit

Antimicrobial susceptibility to spectinomycin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Spectinomycin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit32 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to tetracycline (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline4 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline4 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit

Antimicrobial susceptibility to tetracycline (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Tetracycline) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit4 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline

Antimicrobial susceptibility to zolflodacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at baseline

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.12 mg/L
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Baseline0.12 mg/L
Secondary

Antimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit

Antimicrobial susceptibility to zoliflodacin (MIC90) - profile of gonococcal strains isolated from urogenital site at TOC

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Number of participants in urogenital Micro-ITT without missing data for the specified visit

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ZoliflodacinAntimicrobial Susceptibility (Zoliflodacin) Profile of NG Isolates Obtained at Test of Cure Visit0.12 mg/L
Secondary

Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin

Arithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following oral administration of single oral dose of zoliflodacin 3 g

Time frame: 15 min - 1 hour

Population: Of the 23 participants included in the PK Population Set (all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained), quantifiable zoliflodacin concentrations were available for only 22 participants at this time point

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinArithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin580 ng/mLStandard Deviation 830
Secondary

Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin

Arithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following administration of a single oral dose of zoliflodacin 3 g

Time frame: 24 - 36 h

Population: The PK population will include all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinArithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin3270 ng/mLStandard Deviation 1560
Secondary

Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin

Arithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following administration of a single oral dose zoliflodacin 3 g

Time frame: 10 -12 h

Population: The PK population will include all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinArithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin19300 ng/mLStandard Deviation 6000
Secondary

Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin

Arithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following administration of a single oral dose of zoliflodacin 3 g

Time frame: 4.5 - 5h

Population: The PK population will include all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinArithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin32300 ng/mLStandard Deviation 8630
Secondary

Arithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin

Arithmetic mean plasma concentration (ng/mL) of zoliflodacin following a single oral dose administration of zoliflodacin 3 g

Time frame: 2-2.5 h

Population: PK Population Set (all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinArithmetic Mean Plasma Concentration of Zoliflodacin14500 ng/mLStandard Deviation 9610
Secondary

Eradication of Pharyngeal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT at baseline from pharyngeal sites and a negative NG NAAT at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Of those participants included in the micro-ITT (Pharyngeal) analysis set (N=81) (i.e., all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the pharyngeal site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin), a total of 69 had positive pharyngeal NG NAAT result

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinEradication of Pharyngeal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.28 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationEradication of Pharyngeal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.12 Participants
Secondary

Eradication of Rectal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT from rectal sites at baseline and a negative NG NAAT at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Of those participants included in the micro-ITT (Rectal) analysis set (N=114) (i.e., all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the rectal site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin), a total of 103 had a positive NG NAAT result at baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinEradication of Rectal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.60 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationEradication of Rectal NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.27 Participants
Secondary

Eradication of Urogenital NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with a positive NG NAAT result from urethral or cervical sites at baseline and a negative NG NAAT result at test of cure visit in micro-ITT analysis set.

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Of those participants included in the micro-ITT (Urogenital) analysis set (i.e., all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the urogenital site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin) (N=744), a total of 725 had a positive NG NAAT result at baseline

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinEradication of Urogenital NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.405 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationEradication of Urogenital NG NAAT at TOC After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.190 Participants
Secondary

Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin

Geometric mean plasma area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-last) from time zero to the last concentration above lower level of quantification

Time frame: Day 2

Population: PK population: all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinEvaluation of the Plasma PK Profile After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin330000 h*ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 26.5
Secondary

Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Cmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin

Geometric mean maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) after a single, oral 3 g dose of zoliflodacin

Time frame: Day 2

Population: PK population: all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinEvaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Cmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin31800 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 27.3
Secondary

Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Tlast) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin

Geometric mean time to last (Tlast) plasma concentration above the lower limit of quantitation

Time frame: Day 2

Population: PK population: all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinEvaluation of the Plasma PK Profile (Tlast) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin24.6 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 3.2
Secondary

Evaluation of the Plasma PK Profile(Tmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin

Geometric mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) after a single, oral, 3 g dose of zoliflodacin

Time frame: Day 2

Population: PK population: all participants randomized to the zoliflodacin group who consent to participate to the PK sub-trial and from whom at least one valid PK sample post treatment is obtained.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
ZoliflodacinEvaluation of the Plasma PK Profile(Tmax) After a Single, Oral, 3 g Dose of Zoliflodacin4.83 hoursGeometric Coefficient of Variation 41
Secondary

Microbiological Cure Rate Among Females, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin

Proportion of female participants with microbiological cure, as determined by NG culture at cervical site of infection, at TOC in micro-ITT (Urogenital) population

Time frame: Day 6

Population: micro-ITT (Urogenital): all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the urogenital site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinMicrobiological Cure Rate Among Females, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin48 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationMicrobiological Cure Rate Among Females, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin16 Participants
Secondary

Microbiological Cure Rate Among Males, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin

Proportion of male participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at urethral site of infection at TOC visit, in micro-ITT population

Time frame: Day 6

Population: micro-ITT (urogenital): all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the urogenital site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinMicrobiological Cure Rate Among Males, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin412 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationMicrobiological Cure Rate Among Males, After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin213 Participants
Secondary

Microbiological Cure Rate of Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at pharyngeal sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (Pharyngeal).

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Micro-ITT (Pharyngeal) population: all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the pharyngeal site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinMicrobiological Cure Rate of Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.42 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationMicrobiological Cure Rate of Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.22 Participants
Secondary

Microbiological Cure Rate of Rectal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of participants with microbiological cure as determined by NG culture at rectal sites at test of cure visit in micro-ITT (Rectal).

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Micro-ITT (Rectal): all randomized participants who had a positive NG culture from the rectal site at baseline and whose baseline AST result showed no pre-existing resistance to both ceftriaxone and azithromycin

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinMicrobiological Cure Rate of Rectal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.69 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationMicrobiological Cure Rate of Rectal Gonorrhoea of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.31 Participants
Secondary

Safety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Incidence, severity, causality and seriousness of treatment-emergent adverse events (including clinically significant abnormal laboratory values/procedures i.e., physical examination per protocol)

Time frame: Day 30

Population: The safety population included all randomized participants who received any part of trial treatment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.All AEs287 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 1 or Mild157 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Serious AEs0 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 2 or Moderate109 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Related AEs117 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 3 or Severe20 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.AEs leading to treatment discontinuation0 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 4 or Life-Threatening1 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.AEs leading to death0 Participants
ZoliflodacinSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 5 or Death0 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.AEs leading to death0 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 5 or Death0 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.All AEs144 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Related AEs76 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Serious AEs0 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.AEs leading to treatment discontinuation0 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 1 or Mild82 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 2 or Moderate44 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 3 or Severe18 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationSafety of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Will be Assessed Compared to a Combination a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.Maximum severity CTCAE Grade 4 or Life-Threatening0 Participants
Secondary

The Clinical Cure Rate in Male Participants After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

Proportion of male at birth participants experiencing resolution of signs and symptoms of urogenital gonococcal infection that were present at enrolment, at test of cure visit in Clinical Cure Population.

Time frame: Day 6

Population: Clinical Cure population: all participants assigned male at birth included in the Micro-ITT (urogenital) population and who had at least one sign or symptom of urethral gonorrhea at baseline.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ZoliflodacinThe Clinical Cure Rate in Male Participants After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.375 Participants
Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin CombinationThe Clinical Cure Rate in Male Participants After Administration of a Single Dose of Zoliflodacin Compared to a Single Dose of Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.194 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026