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Efficacy and Safety of CIPRO XR Versus CIPRO IR in Patients With Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Urinary Tract Infection
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00668122
Lead Sponsor
Bayer
Brief Summary

To assess and compare the efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin extended-release (CIPRO XR) tablet 1000 mg PO once-daily (OD) versus ciprofloxacin immediate-release (CIPRO IR) tablet 500 mg PO twice-daily (BID) for 7-14 days in patients with complicated and/or nosocomial urinary tract infections (cUTI).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
212
Inclusion Criteria

The primary diagnosis in this clinical trial was cUTI in men or non-pregnant women over 18 years of age. Other main inclusion criteria:

  • One or more clinical symptoms and signs of a lower UTI: fever (> 38°C, orally), chills, frequency of micturition, dysuria, urge sensation.
  • One or more of the following underlying conditions suggestive of cUTI:
  • Indwelling urinary catheter.
  • 100 mL of residual urine after voiding.
  • Neurogenic bladder.
  • Obstructive uropathy due to lithiasis, tumor or fibrosis.
  • Acute urinary retention in men.
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Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of pyelonephritis supported by clinical signs/symptoms of fever (>38°C orally), chills and flank pain (all 3 signs/symptoms must be present).

  • Have a history of allergy to quinolones
  • Are unable to take oral medication
  • Have an intractable infection requiring > 14 days of therapy
  • Have a requirement for concomitant administration of sucralfate or divalent and trivalent cations such as iron or antacids containing magnesium, aluminum or calcium
  • Have prostatitis or epididymitis
  • Have had a renal transplant
  • Have ileal loop or vesica- urethral reflux
  • Have significant liver or kidney impairment
  • Have a history of tendinopathy associated with fluoroquinolones
  • Are pregnant, nursing
  • Have a history of convulsions or CNS disorders
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm 2Cipro IR (Ciprofloxacin, BAYQ3939)-
Arm 1Cipro XR (Ciprofloxacin, BAYQ3939)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bacteriological response 5 to 9 days after the last dose of study medication (TOC visit).5-9 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bacteriological outcome during treatment7-14 days
Bacteriological outcome at follow-up28-42 days
Clinical outcome during treatment7-14 days
Clinical outcome at the test-of-cure visit5-9 days
Clinical outcome at follow-up28-42 days
Adverse event collection28-42 days
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