New treatment option for Candidiasis
Official title PTX3-targeted Antifungal Prophylaxis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03828773
What this study is testing
What is Posaconazole?
Posaconazole is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for candidiasis.
Also referred to as Noxafil.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective genetically-stratified randomized double-blind event-driven multicentre clinical trial to assess the efficacy of posaconazole-based antifungal prophylaxis allocation strategies for patients with acute myeloid leukemia who receive induction chemotherapy. Allocation strategy based on an invasive mold infection genetic risk will be double-blinded.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Signed Informed Consent according to national/local regulations.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome in transformation (MDSit) treated with an intensive chemotherapy regimen...
- Planned hospital admission for the duration of the neutropenic phase (absolute neutrophils count \<500 cells/mm3).
You likely can't join if
- Patients with neutropenia (absolute neutrophils count\<500 cells/mm3) upon presentation and prior to chemotherapy initiation.
- Patients with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) or AML-M3.
- Patients with known history of allergy, hypersensitivity or serious reaction to azole antifungals
- Women who are pregnant (positive blood/urine pregnancy test within 10 days before randomization) or breast-feeding.
- Diagnosis and treatment for an Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI) within 3 months prior to study enrolment and an Invasive Mold Infection (IMI) at any...
- Severe liver dysfunction, defined as at least one of the following markers: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Signed Informed Consent according to national/local regulations.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome in transformation (MDSit) treated with an intensive chemotherapy regimen, including induction / consolidation / salvage remission chemotherapy.
- Planned hospital admission for the duration of the neutropenic phase (absolute neutrophils count \<500 cells/mm3).
- Patients with neutropenia (absolute neutrophils count\<500 cells/mm3) upon presentation and prior to chemotherapy initiation.
- Patients with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) or AML-M3.
- Patients with known history of allergy, hypersensitivity or serious reaction to azole antifungals
- Women who are pregnant (positive blood/urine pregnancy test within 10 days before randomization) or breast-feeding.
- Diagnosis and treatment for an Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI) within 3 months prior to study enrolment and an Invasive Mold Infection (IMI) at any point prior to or at the time of enrolment.
- Severe liver dysfunction, defined as at least one of the following markers: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or alkaline phosphatase above \>5x upper limit of normality: and/or total...
- Patients with an ECG with a prolonged QTc interval: QTc greater than 450 msec for men and greater than 470 msec for women.
- Patients who are receiving and cannot discontinue the following drugs at least 24 hours prior to randomization: terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, halofantrine or quinidine (because of the possibility of QT...
- Serious uncontrolled concomitant disease or comorbidity that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise adherence to the study protocol.
- Receipt of a prior allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT).
- Previous exposure to mold-active prophylaxis (\>48 hours within 7 days of inclusion).
- Patients with relapsed leukemia already included in the trial.
- Patient not affiliated to the French social security system
- Patient under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ghent, Belgium, Belgium
- Bruges, Belgium
- Leuven, Belgium
- Créteil, Île-de-France Region, France
- Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland
- Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
- Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
- Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ghent, Belgium, Belgium; Bruges, Belgium; Leuven, Belgium; Créteil, Île-de-France Region, France; Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland; Basel, Basel, Switzerland and 3 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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