Overview

A Study of GT267-004 Versus Vancomycin and GT267-004 Versus Metronidazole in Patients With C. Difficile-Associated Diarrhea

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
Approximately 520 patients will be entered into this study taking place throughout Australia and Europe. This study aims to determine if an investigational drug is safe and effective for treating symptoms of C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) and lowering the risk of repeat episodes of CDAD. The investigational drug will be evaluated in comparison to current standard antibiotic treatment, so all patients will receive active medication. All study related care is provided including doctor visits, physical exams, laboratory tests, and study medication. The total length of participation is approximately 6 weeks.
Phase:
Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Treatments:
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years of age and above

- The presence of CDAD at the time of enrollment with no other likely etiology for the
diarrhea

- Less than or equal to 48 hours of treatment with metronidazole, vancomycin or other
antibacterial therapy specific for CDAD

- Baseline serum potassium > 3.0 mmol (meq)/L

- Patient considered sufficiently stable clinically to likely complete 6 week study
period.