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Study NCT ID:
NCT02057757
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2018-08-01
First Post:
2014-02-05
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Nitazoxanide Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Hospitalized Subjects With Severe Acute Respiratory Illness
Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Double-Blind Phase 2 Study Comparing the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Nitazoxanide Versus Placebo in Addition to Standard Care for the Treatment of Hospitalized Subjects With Severe Acute Respiratory Illness
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2018-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
NTZ-SARI
Brief Summary:
Respiratory viruses are a significant cause of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections. This study will evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and tolerability of nitazoxanide (NTZ) in treating severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) in people who are hospitalized.
Detailed Description:
Respiratory viral infections are one of the most common causes of illness in the world. These infections are major causes of SARI and can lead to severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. NTZ is a medication that is approved in the United States and Mexico to treat gastrointestinal parasitic diseases. This study will evaluate the use of NTZ to treat SARI. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and tolerability of NTZ, in combination with standard care, in treating SARI in people who are hospitalized.
Participants will be hospitalized and study entry assessments will include medical assessments, blood collection, and a nasopharyngeal swab or wash. Participants will then be randomly assigned to receive NTZ or placebo for 5 days. Participants younger than 12 years will receive an oral suspension formulation of NTZ or placebo; participants 12 years and older will receive NTZ or placebo tablets. All participants will also receive standard of care treatment for acute severe viral respiratory infections, which may include antibiotics and/or treatment for influenza. They will be discharged from the hospital based on their doctors' recommendations. Participants will record their temperature and symptoms in a daily diary, which will be reviewed by study staff during study visits. Follow-up visits will occur on Days 3, 7, 14, and 28, and may occur as inpatient or outpatient visits. These visits may include the same assessments that occurred at baseline, as well as physical examinations, depending on the visit. Participants who are still hospitalized at Day 28 will be followed by study staff until they are discharged from the hospital.
Participants will be hospitalized and study entry assessments will include medical assessments, blood collection, and a nasopharyngeal swab or wash. Participants will then be randomly assigned to receive NTZ or placebo for 5 days. Participants younger than 12 years will receive an oral suspension formulation of NTZ or placebo; participants 12 years and older will receive NTZ or placebo tablets. All participants will also receive standard of care treatment for acute severe viral respiratory infections, which may include antibiotics and/or treatment for influenza. They will be discharged from the hospital based on their doctors' recommendations. Participants will record their temperature and symptoms in a daily diary, which will be reviewed by study staff during study visits. Follow-up visits will occur on Days 3, 7, 14, and 28, and may occur as inpatient or outpatient visits. These visits may include the same assessments that occurred at baseline, as well as physical examinations, depending on the visit. Participants who are still hospitalized at Day 28 will be followed by study staff until they are discharged from the hospital.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: