CompletedPhase 3

Efficacy and Safety Study of Oral Solithromycin Compared to Intramuscular Ceftriaxone Plus Oral Azithromycin in the Treatment of Patients With Gonorrhea

United States, Australia264 participantsStarted 2014-08

Plain-language summary

This study will compare a single dose of oral solithromycin to the standard of care (intramuscular ceftriaxone plus oral azithromycin) in the treatment of patients with urogenital gonorrhea. A completed open-label Phase 2 study with single doses of solithromycin resulted in 100% microbiological eradication in male and female patients with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Untreated male with urethral gonorrhea as determined by a screening laboratory test (either NAAT or culture) for N. gonorrhoeae within 2 weeks prior to study drug administration.
. Untreated female with cervical gonorrhea as determined by a screening laboratory test (either NAAT or culture) for N. gonorrhoeae within 2 weeks prior to study drug administration.
. Urethral (male) or cervical (female) Gram stain demonstrating Gram-negative intracellular diplococci and leukocytes.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To assess the eradication rate of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by culture following a single dose of oral solithromycin compared to single-dose intramuscular ceftriaxone plus oral azithromycin in the Microbiological Intent to Treat population.

Timeframe: 7 days after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02210325

SponsorMelinta Therapeutics, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-02-22

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