Clinical Study on the Early Bactericidal Activity of Contezolid Against Mycobacterium Abscessus D… (NCT07372781) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationPhase 2
Clinical Study on the Early Bactericidal Activity of Contezolid Against Mycobacterium Abscessus Disease
China24 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a single-center, randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial designed to assess the early bactericidal activity of a single agent, contezolid, in patients with Mycobacterium abscessus infections. Patients were administered contezolid monotherapy for 14 days specifically targeting Mycobacterium abscessus, and were compared to a control group receiving linezolid, a classic anti-Mycobacterium abscessus drug. The comparison was conducted through the analysis of colony forming units counts and Time To Positivity in sputum cultures. By evaluating the impact of contezolid monotherapy on the bacterial load in the sputum of patients with Mycobacterium abscessus infections, this study aimed to assess the early bactericidal activity of contezolid, thereby providing a basis for the selection of new therapeutic options for the treatment of patients with Mycobacterium abscessus infections.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female aged between 18 and 65 years old;
* Weight ranging from 40 kg to 90 kg;
* At least one positive sputum culture for Mycobacterium abscessus within 6 months prior to screening, and one positive sputum culture for Mycobacterium abscessus with molecular species identification during the screening period within 1 month prior to the study;
* Voluntary participation in this study and signing of the informed consent form; (5) Male and female participants must use effective contraception during the study and for 1 month after the study ends.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have been on long-term corticosteroid therapy or taking immunosuppressants within 90 days prior to screening;
* Pregnant women, postpartum women, and lactating patients;
* Patients with a history of bedaquiline allergy or known hypersensitivity, or a history of severe adverse reactions;
* Patients with evidence of bedaquiline resistance;
* Patients deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the investigator's assessment;
* Patients whom the investigator believes participation in this study would harm their health, or who are unlikely to comply with the scheduled visits and assessments as outlined in the protocol, and therefore are not suitable for participation in this study.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.