Clinical trial • Phase IV • Other

AZITHROMYCIN for Hysterectomy | Postoperative infection

Phase IV trial of AZITHROMYCIN for Hysterectomy | Postoperative infection.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Other
Trial Disease
Hysterectomy | Postoperative infection
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
06-10-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
24-10-2024

Trial design

Single cefuroxime (standard prophylaxis) — not specified in CTIS; Azithromycin (product AZITHROMYCIN, oral; max daily dose reported as 1000 mg) and Placebo 9mm tablet (manufactured by HUS Apteekki).-controlled Phase IV trial across 6 sites in Finland.

Comparator
Single cefuroxime (standard prophylaxis) — not specified in CTIS; Azithromycin (product AZITHROMYCIN, oral; max daily dose reported as 1000 mg) and Placebo 9mm tablet (manufactured by HUS Apteekki).
Target Sample Size
2278
Trial Duration For Participant
30

Eligibility

Recruits 2278 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must understand the information given in Finnish or Swedish..

Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must understand the information given in Finnish or Swedish.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-Women undergoing hysterectomy for a benign indication in a public hospital in Finland who have not any contraindications for azithromycin or cefuroxime. The person must understand the information given in finnish or swedish."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"-Inability to understand the study protocol. Allergy for either cefuroxime or azithromycin. Congenital or acquired prolonged QTc interval. Use of medicines that may prolong QTc interval (class Ia arrhythmia medications, quinidine, procainamide, and class III arrhythmia medications dofetilidi, amiodarone and sotalol). Use of SSRI medication and prolonged QTc interval."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-Deep wound and pelvic organ infections up to 30 days postoperatively","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"-Surficial infections and other infections, such has urine tract infections, and fever over 38 ℃ over 2 days.","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
2278
Recruitment Window Months
63
Consent Approach
Written informed consent obtained from participants. The person must understand the information given in Finnish or Swedish. No assent process or other languages mentioned.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
6
Total Number Of Participants
2278

Finland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-10-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-10-2024
Processing Time Days
7
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
2278

Sites

Site Name
Kuopio University Hospital
Department Name
Naistentaudit
Contact Person Name
Henna Kärkkäinen
Contact Person Email
henna.karkkainen@kuh.fi
Site Name
Keski-Suomen Hyvinvointialue
Department Name
Naistentaudit
Contact Person Name
Jaana Seikkula
Contact Person Email
jaana.seikkula@hyvaks.fi
Site Name
HUS-Yhtymae
Department Name
Naistenklinikka
Contact Person Name
Päivi Rahkola-Soisalo
Contact Person Email
paivi.rahkola-soisalo@hus.fi
Site Name
Oulu University Hospital
Department Name
Naistentaudit
Contact Person Name
Sari Koivurova
Contact Person Email
sari.koivurova@ppshp.fi
Site Name
Turku University Hospital
Department Name
Naistentaudit
Contact Person Name
Satu Lunden
Contact Person Email
satu.lunden@tyks.fi
Site Name
Tampere University Hospital
Department Name
Naistentaudit
Contact Person Name
Riikka Niemi
Contact Person Email
riikka.niemi@pshp.fi

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
HUS-Yhtymae
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Finland

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
AZITHROMYCIN
Active Substance
AZITHROMYCIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Maximum Dose
1000 mg
Investigational Product Name
Placebo 9mm tablet, product number 9905609 (Consists of Cellulos.microcrist. (Emcocel 90M); Magn.stear.). Manufactured by HUS Apteekki.
Modality
Other
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Combination Treatment
Yes

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