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NCT00417872 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Study of Nitazoxanide in the Treatment of Clostridium Difficile Colitis

A Phase 2 study of Clostridium Difficile, sponsored by Romark Laboratories L.C..

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
114
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

NCT00417872 is a Phase 2 study of Clostridium Difficile that has completed, run by Romark Laboratories L.C.. The registered enrollment target is 114 participants, below the 442-participant average among 6 other Clostridium Difficile trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 7 study locations across 5 states.

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The verdict

NCT00417872, a Phase 2 study of Clostridium Difficile, has completed, sponsored by Romark Laboratories L.C..

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
114 participants
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

Study Summary

The primary objective is to demonstrate non-inferiority of nitazoxanide administered 500 mg b.i.d compared to metronidazole administered 250 mg q.i.d. in resolving symptoms of Clotridium difficile colitis after seven days of treatment. Secondary objectives are to provide information on the times from first dose to last unformed stool and resolution of symptoms of colitis, the sustained response rates for the different tratment groups and the effect of treatment on Clostridium difficile toxin enzyme immunoassay/culture results during hospitalization.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Metronidazole
  • DRUG Nitazoxanide

Study Locations (7)

Pennsylvania

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown
  • The Reading Hospital and Medical Center - West Reading

Texas

  • Houston Veterans Affairs Hospital - Houston
  • St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Houston

Florida

  • Bayfront Medical Center and Edward White Hospital - St. Petersburg

Georgia

  • WellStar Infectious Diseases - Marietta

Ohio

  • Remington-Davis, Inc., and Riverside Infection Consultants, Inc. - Columbus

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 114 participants
Start Date 2004-01
Est. Completion 2005-09
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Romark Laboratories L.C.

16 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00417872

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00417872 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 114 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 442-participant average among 6 other Clostridium Difficile trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The listed sponsor is Romark Laboratories L.C., which has 16 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Clostridium Difficile appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Metronidazole is the first listed.

NCT00417872 reports 7 study locations spanning 5 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00417872 about?

NCT00417872 is a clinical study titled "Study of Nitazoxanide in the Treatment of Clostridium Difficile Colitis". The primary objective is to demonstrate non-inferiority of nitazoxanide administered 500 mg b.i.d compared to metronidazole administered 250 mg q.i.d. in resolving symptoms of Clotridium difficile colitis after seven days of treatment. Secondary objectives are to provide information on the times fro...

What is the current status of trial NCT00417872?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 114 participants. The study started on 2004-01. Estimated completion is 2005-09.

What conditions does trial NCT00417872 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Clostridium Difficile.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00417872?

The interventions under investigation include: Metronidazole (DRUG), Nitazoxanide (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00417872?

This trial is sponsored by Romark Laboratories L.C., which has 16 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00417872 being conducted?

This trial has 7 study locations across Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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