A Study of the Absorption of GT267-004 in Patients With Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea
- Conditions
- Pseudomembranous ColitisClostridium Difficile DiarrheaAntibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
- Registration Number
- NCT00382304
- Lead Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
- Brief Summary
Approximately 24 patients will be entered into this study taking place in Canada. The aim of this study is to determine if an investigational drug is absorbed (taken up) in patients with C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). The investigational drug will be given in addition to current standard antibiotic treatment so that 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 7 days.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
- 18 years of age or older
- The presence of CDAD at the time of enrollment with no other likely etiology for the diarrhea
- > 72 hours of treatment with metronidazole, vancomycin, or other antibacterial therapy specifically targeting the current acute episode of CDAD
- Patient not considered sufficiently stable clinically to complete the study period
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The extent of GT267-004 absorption as measured in the blood and urine by pharmacokinetic analysis
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Safety as measured by physical examinations (including vital signs), adverse events and changes in safety laboratory values