Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of Pagibaximab Injection in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates for Prevention of Staphylococcal Sepsis

Lead Sponsor:

Biosynexus Incorporated

Conditions:

Staphylococcal Sepsis

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 48 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Evaluate the safety, PK and efficacy comparing Pagibaximab Injection to placebo in preventing staphylococcal sepsis in very low birth weight infants. 1550 infants will be enrolled prior to 48 hours of...

Detailed Description

Phase 2b/3, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (PK) of pagibaximab (100 mg/kg/dose) in comparison to placebo for the p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In-patient at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Informed consent obtained from the legally authorized representative
  • Less than 48 hours old at the time of first infusion
  • Birth weight between 600 grams and 1200 grams
  • Estimated gestation age ≤33 weeks
  • For multiple gestations, twins may be enrolled if they each meet the entry criteria. They will both be assigned to the same treatment group.

Exclusion

  • Infants with history of a hypersensitivity or severe vasomotor reaction to any antibody preparation.
  • Infants with proven staphylococcal infection prior to randomization.
  • Infants with a concomitant infection or other medical condition, whose participation, in the opinion of the Investigator and/or medical advisor, may create an unacceptable additional risk.
  • Immunodeficiency other than due to prematurity.
  • Currently receiving, recently received, or planned to receive other investigational agents that could interfere with conduct or results of this study.
  • Severe congenital or chromosomal anomaly that would limit life expectancy or required corrective measures during the period of this study
  • Uncontrolled seizures

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

1579 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00646399

Start Date

March 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2011

Last Update

October 24 2011

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Biosynexus Incorporated

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States, 20877