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Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin in NeonatesPhase 1TINN-PKNCT01319435

TINN Pharmacokinetics (PK) Study Treat Infections iN Neonates

A Phase 1 study testing Collection of biological samples in people with Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin in Neonates, run by Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust at 2 sites in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Phase I, open-label study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, tolerability and short-term safety of ciprofloxacin in neonates with suspected (or proven) Gram Negative infection. Objectives: To evaluate the multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in neonates and young infants (24 - 52 weeks postmenstrual age)… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 24 to 52 weeks
What is being tested?
Collection of biological samples
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
63 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Jan 2011to Nov 2013
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 24 to 52 weeks
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Receiving ciprofloxacin following clinical decision by attending physician

Who cannot join

  • Likely not to survive 48 hours in the judgement of attending physician
  • Ciprofloxacin commenced before 5th day of life

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United Kingdom2 sites
  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 2AP

  • Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

    Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 7SS

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About this study

Official title: Phase I, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of Ciprofloxacin in Neonates With Suspected or Proven Gram Negative Infection

Phase I, open-label study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, tolerability and short-term safety of ciprofloxacin in neonates with suspected (or proven) Gram Negative infection. Objectives: To evaluate the multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in neonates and young infants (24 - 52 weeks postmenstrual age) with suspected or proven Gram Negative infection.

To evaluate the tolerability and describe short-term safety of ciprofloxacin in neonates and young infants with suspected (or proven) Gram Negative infection.

To describe the clinical outcomes of neonates treated with ciprofloxacin

Read the detailed description

This study is part of TINN 'Treat Infections in Neonates' a comprehensive project that is evaluating the safety of ciprofloxacin and how it is tolerated by neonates. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that has been used for many years in newborn babies and infants less than 3 months old to treat bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin is unlicensed for this age group. The European Medicines Agency and WHO have prioritised research about this drug. The TINN consortium aims to conduct the work required for a license (marketing authorization) in newborn babies and infants less than 3 months old. The aim of this study is to describe how newborn babies and young infants deal with this medicine. Blood samples will be taken at the beginning of the course of antibiotics and at the end. A minimal amount of blood will be required (less than half a teaspoon) in total and collected by staff experienced in blood sampling from neonates in a way that causes the least disruption to the baby. The levels of ciprofloxacin in the blood will be measured. The levels will be used to work out how quickly the body gets rid of the medicine. This will allow recommendations about the best dose and how often the medicine should be given.

We aim to recruit 50 neonates and infants under the age of 3 months who have been prescribed Ciprofloxacin as inpatients for suspected or proven infection. They will be recruited over 2 years from the neonatal unit at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Consent will be requested for babies to have more detailed investigation to see if there if genetic factors affect the way the body handles ciprofloxacin.

Being tested
Collection of biological samples
Keywords
Ciprofloxacin, Neonates, Gram negative infection

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Collection of biological samplesProcedure or surgery

    Sparse blood samples (n=2 or 3 depending on weight) will be drawn on day 1 and day 5- 7 (or last day of treatment if the course is completed before day 7).

    Monitoring of adverse events DNA for pharmacogenetics (scavenged clinical samples or buccal) CSF (if required clinically) Faeces

Study groups in NCT01319435
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacinOtherPatients receiving ciprofloxacin following clinical decision by attending physician
Receives: Procedure: Collection of biological samples

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Ciprofloxacin plasma concentration and population pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters

    Ciprofloxacin plasma concentration and population pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters [maximum concentration, clearance, area under the curve (0-tau)], their relationship with selected covariates their interindividual variability (CV%). Covariate analysis will include postmenstrual age, gestational age, postnatal age, weight, and serum creatinine

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. PK variables

    PK variables, including apparent volume of distribution and half life.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. Tolerability

    Withdrawal due to lack of tolerability

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Safety

    Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).

    Measured: 6 Weeks

  4. Clinical/microbiological outcomes

    Outcome of treatment episodes (clinical and microbiological)

    Measured: 6 Weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Mar 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2011
  3. Primary completionNov 2012
  4. Study completionNov 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
63 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01319435
Sponsor's protocol ID
LWH0852
Other IDs
2010-019955-23
Acronym
TINN-PK
Status last verified
Oct 2015
First submitted
17 Mar 2011
Last updated
12 Oct 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Collection of biological samples in people with Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin in Neonates, run by Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust at 2 sites in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Oct 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Ciprofloxacin plasma concentration and population pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters (time frame: 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Oct 2015.

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