SAVE- oral antibiotics for treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis

2023-507617-96-01 Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Ongoing, recruiting

Start 14 Feb 2024 · Status Ongoing, recruiting · 1 EU/EEA countries · 13 sites

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic use (Phase IV)
Status Ongoing, recruiting
Participants planned 374
Countries 1
Sites 13

Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis

To investigate whether early transition to oral antibiotic (AB) treatment after one week of intravenous (IV) treatment is non-inferior to the current national guideline of continued IV AB treatment for two to four weeks followed by oral AB treatment for pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO).

Key facts

Sponsor
Rigshospitalet
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years, 65+ years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05], Diseases [C] - Bacterial Infections and Mycoses [C01]
Trial duration
14 Feb 2024 → ongoing
Decision date (initial)
2023-11-27
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
No
Funding sources
Novo Nordisk Foundation · Regionernes Medicin- og Behandlingspulje · Sygeforsikringen "danmark"

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Therapy

To investigate whether early transition to oral antibiotic (AB) treatment after one week of intravenous (IV) treatment is non-inferior to the current national guideline of continued IV AB treatment for two to four weeks followed by oral AB treatment for pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO).

Secondary objectives 5

  1. 1. To compare the proportion of patients experiencing treatment-related adverse events between treatment arms at six months after oral AB treatment cessation.
  2. 2. To compare the average total number of hospital admission days between treatment arms at six months after oral AB treatment cessation.
  3. 3. To compare self-assessed health related quality of life (EQ5D) during and until 12 months following cessation of antibiotic therapy.
  4. 4. To assess the economic impact of early shift from IV to oral AB at 6 months following cessation of antibiotic therapy.
  5. 5. Assessment of sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA as a diagnostic tool in blood from patients with PVO.

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis

Regulatory references

Plan to share IPD
No
EU CT numberTitleSponsor
2023-503216-33-00 Early shift to oral antibiotic treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis – a open label non-inferiority randomized nationwide study. Rigshospitalet
2023-507617-96-00 Early shift to oral antibiotic treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis – a open label non-inferiority randomized nationwide study. Rigshospitalet

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 5

  1. Age ≥18 years
  2. Diagnosed with PVO by a physician based on clinical symptoms and findings consistent with PVO in combination with diagnostic imaging (MRI, PET/CT or PET/MRI) or perioperatively identified
  3. The physician responsible for the patient decides to treat the patient for PVO
  4. At time of randomization CRP has decreased to < 75% of peak value or to < 20 mg/l
  5. At the time of randomization patient has received maximum 7 days of appropriate IV AB for PVO

Exclusion criteria 14

  1. Previous episodes of PVO within the past 24 months
  2. Verified or expected reduced compliance (for example iv drug use)
  3. Pregnancy
  4. Diagnosed or suspected concomitant or unrelated infections necessitating IV AB therapy beyond 7 days of duration at the time of randomization
  5. Breastfeeding
  6. Patients not capable of providing informed consent at time of screening for inclusion
  7. Spinal implants inserted prior to current episode of PVO with P. aeroginosa identified as etiology for current PVO
  8. Hypersensitivity to an AB intended for use in the patient and no alternative drugs available.
  9. Oral ABs not possible due to suspicion of reduced absorption
  10. Oral Abs not possible due to verified or expected bacterial susceptibility or due to expected toxicity of available regimen
  11. Identification of fungus, mold, TB, Brucella, Actinomyces and/or Nocardia as etiology
  12. Severe immunocompromise defined as transplant recipients, patients having hematological malignancies currently undergoing or having undergone active medical treatment within the last six months, patients having solid organ cancers currently undergoing immunosuppressive treatment, or at current risk of febrile neutropenia and patients having received an IL6 inhibitor within the last 3 months
  13. Women of childbearing potential, who at the time of inclusion are not using and/or who will not use an effective anticonception method during the treatment period.
  14. A positive blood-culture taken 48-72 hours after initiation of appropriate therapy for PVO in patients having S. aureus bacteremia

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. A composite of the following occurring from randomization to six months after completion of oral AB •All-cause mortality •Unplanned surgical intervention in relation to the spine and paravertebral tissue including the illopsoas muscle for treatment of PVO. •Relapse bacteremia with primary pathogen •Relapse of bacteria with the initial pathogen cultured from relevant material from infected areas in relation to the spine or iliopsoas • Renewed course of IV ABs given for >7 days for PVO

Secondary endpoints 13

  1. Occurrence of each component of the composite primary endpoint from randomization to six months after completion of oral AB treatment.
  2. Median duration of hospital admission(s) from the time of randomization to six months after completion of oral AB treatment (Admission defined as overnight stay at the department)
  3. Number of readmissions from the time of randomization to six months after completion of oral AB treatment
  4. Proportion of patients receiving additional oral AB therapy beyond the duration defined in the protocol
  5. Proportion of patients having early termination of allocated treatment strategy due to adverse events, patient preference, or any other reason
  6. Proportion of patients experiencing complications associated with IV treatment (e.g., catheter infections, phlebitis, bleeding, venous thrombosis, need for replacement of catheter) from the time of initiation of IV treatment for PVO to six months after completion of oral AB treatment
  7. Proportion of patients experiencing severe adverse events from ABs from randomization to six months after completion of oral AB treatment
  8. Proportion of patients diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea from randomization to six months after completion of oral AB treatment
  9. Quality of life scores (EQ-5D) at the following timepoints: Randomization, 1 week after the end of AB therapy, 6 months after the end of oral AB therapy, and 12 months after the end of oral AB therapy
  10. Resource allocation/cost assessment determined by a combination of EQ5D, DALYs, Days of hospital admission and antibiotic prescribing costs
  11. CRP and WBC at randomization as well as CRP and WBC weekly during treatment and at week 4, 12 and 24 after completion of oral AB treatment.
  12. Presence of microbial cell-free DNA in blood samples at the time of randomization and 6 months after the end of oral AB therapy
  13. Proportion of patients given more than 5 days IV antibiotic therapy during the oral antibiotic-treatment phase for an unrelated intercurrent illness, or if the patient experiences vomiting or is unable to swallow, or concerns arise about absorption of oral medication.

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 20

Meropenem

SUB08778MIG · Substance

Active substance
Meropenem
Pharmaceutical form
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION/INFUSION
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
6 g gram(s)
Max total dose
504 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
- — -
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Vancomycin

SCP17545011 · ATC

Active substance
Vancomycin
Substance synonyms
VANCOMYCINUM
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
2 g gram(s)
Max total dose
56 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
4 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01XA01 — VANCOMYCIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Moxifloxacin

SCP1150651 · ATC

Active substance
Moxifloxacin
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
400 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
33600 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01MA14 — MOXIFLOXACIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Linezolid

SCP3763802 · ATC

Active substance
Linezolid
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
1200 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
100800 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01XX08 — LINEZOLID
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Amoxicillin

SCP2149338 · ATC

Active substance
Amoxicillin
Substance synonyms
AMOXICILLINE, AMOXICILLINUM
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
4000 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
336000 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CR02 — AMOXICILLIN AND BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITOR
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Benzylpenicillin

SCP957843 · ATC

Active substance
Benzylpenicillin
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
20 million IU million international units
Max total dose
560 million IU million international units
Max treatment duration
4 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CE01 — BENZYLPENICILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Ampicillin Sodium

SCP126209 · ATC

Active substance
Ampicillin Sodium
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
12 g gram(s)
Max total dose
1008 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CA01 — AMPICILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Amoxicillin

SCP25949199 · ATC

Active substance
Amoxicillin
Substance synonyms
AMOXICILLINE, AMOXICILLINUM
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
4 g gram(s)
Max total dose
336 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CA04 — AMOXICILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Phenoxymethylpenicillin Benzathine

SCP1134189 · ATC

Active substance
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Benzathine
Substance synonyms
PENICILLIN V BENZATHINE, BENZATHINE PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
8 million IU million international units
Max total dose
672 million IU million international units
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CE02 — PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Ciprofloxacin

SCP682623 · ATC

Active substance
Ciprofloxacin
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
1500 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
126000 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01MA02 — CIPROFLOXACIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Cloxacillin

SCP23851040 · ATC

Active substance
Cloxacillin
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
4 g gram(s)
Max total dose
112 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
4 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CF02 — CLOXACILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Ceftriaxone

SCP6107511 · ATC

Active substance
Ceftriaxone
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
4 g gram(s)
Max total dose
112 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
4 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01DD04 — CEFTRIAXONE
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Clindamycin

SCP184403 · ATC

Active substance
Clindamycin
Substance synonyms
CLINDAMYCINUM
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
1800 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
151200 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
G01AA10 — CLINDAMYCIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Bactrim 400 mg/80 mg tabletter

PRD8059220 · Product

Active substance
Sulfamethoxazole
Pharmaceutical form
TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
640 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
53760 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01EE01 — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM
Marketing authorisation
5669
MA holder
EUMEDICA PHARMACEUTICALS GMBH
MA country
Norway
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

FUCIDINE 250 mg, comprimé pelliculé

PRD2823820 · Product

Active substance
Sodium Fusidate
Pharmaceutical form
FILM-COATED TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
1500 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
126000 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01XC01 — FUSIDIC ACID
Marketing authorisation
34009 565 468 6 2
MA holder
LABORATOIRES LEO
MA country
France
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Bromhexine Hydrochloride

SCP1166649 · ATC

Active substance
Bromhexine Hydrochloride
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
620 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
52080 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01EE01 — SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Dicloxacillin

SCP4284481 · ATC

Active substance
Dicloxacillin
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
4 g gram(s)
Max total dose
336
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CF01 — DICLOXACILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Cefuroxime

SCP205554 · ATC

Active substance
Cefuroxime
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS
Max daily dose
9 g gram(s)
Max total dose
252 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
4 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01DC02 — CEFUROXIME
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Rifampicin

SCP4890812 · ATC

Active substance
Rifampicin
Substance synonyms
RIFAMPIN
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
1200 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
100800 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J04AB02 — RIFAMPICIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Flucloxacillin Sodium

SCP1166904 · ATC

Active substance
Flucloxacillin Sodium
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
6 g gram(s)
Max total dose
504 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
12 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
J01CF05 — FLUCLOXACILLIN
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Rigshospitalet

Sponsor organisation
Rigshospitalet
Address
Blegdamsvej 9
City
Copenhagen Oe
Postcode
2100
Country
Denmark

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Rigshospitalet
Contact name
Anne-Mette

Public contact point

Organisation
Rigshospitalet
Contact name
Anne-Mette

Third parties 1

OrganisationCity, countryDuties
GCP-enheden ved Københavns Universitetshospital
ORL-000002325
Frederiksberg, Denmark On site monitoring

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 13 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Denmark Ongoing, recruiting 374 13
Rest of world 0

Investigational sites

Denmark

13 sites · Ongoing, recruiting
Hillerod Hospital
Pulmonology and Infectious diseases, Dyrehavevej 29, 3400, Hilleroed
Hvidovre Hospital
Infectious Diseases, Kettegaard Alle 30, 2650, Hvidovre
Rigshospitalet
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen Oe
Bispebjerg Hospital
Pulmonology and Infectious diseases, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400, Copenhagen Nv
Odense University Hospital
Infectious Diseases, J B Winsloews Vej 4, 5000, Odense C
Aarhus Universitetshospital
Infectious Diseases, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N
Sjællands Universitetshospital
Infectious Diseases, Sygehusvej 10, 4000, Roskilde
Aalborg University Hospital
Infectious Diseases, Moelleparkvej 4, 9000, Aalborg
Kolding Sygehus
Department of Medicine, Sygehusvej 24, 6000, Kolding
Region Midtjylland
Department of Medicine, Heibergs Alle 5a, 8800, Viborg
Herlev Hospital
Infectious Diseases, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 31, 2730, Herlev
Gødstrup Regional Hospital
Infectious Diseases, Hospitalsparken 15, 7400, Herning
Rigshospitalet
Infectious Diseases, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen Oe

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Denmark 2024-02-14 2024-02-14

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 39 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) Patient facing document - EQ5D sprgeskema 1
Protocol (for publication) SAVE Protocol 5
Protocol (for publication) Study Protocol V5 track changes 5
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) Recruitment arrangements 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) Deltager information SAVE 5
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) Dine rettigheder som forsgsperson i forsg med medicin 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE deltagerinformation DANSK Version 5 Track changes 5
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE patient samtykke erklring skema 1 DANSK v4 190326 Track changes 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE patient samtykke erklring skema 2 DANSK v4 190326 Track Changes 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE Subject information ENGLISH Version 4 19032026 Track Changes 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-Informed consent - Engelsk - skema 1 version 3 Track Changes 190326 3
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-Informed consent - Engelsk - skema 2 version 3 Track Changes 19032026 3
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-Informed consent-p1 3
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-Informed consent-p2 3
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-informeret-samtykke_S2 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) SAVE-informeret-samtykke-S1 4
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) Subject information English 4
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Amoxicillin 2care4 2care4 filmovertrukne tabletter 500 mg 750 mg og 1000 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Ampicillin STADA pulver til injektionsvske oplsning 1 g og 2 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Benzylpenicillinnatrium Sandoz pulver til injektions infusionsvske oplsning 5000000 IE 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Ceftriaxon MIP pulver til infusionsvske oplsning 2 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Cefuroxim B Braun pulver og solvens til infusionsvske oplsning 750 mg og 1 5 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Ciprofloxacin Krka filmovertrukne tabletter 250 mg 500 mg og 750 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Clindamycin Alternova harde kapsler 150 mg og 300 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Cloxacillin Navamedic pulver til injektions infusionsvske oplsning 1 g og 2 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Dicloxacillin Bluefish harde kapsler 250 mg og 500 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Flucloxacillin Orion filmovertrukne tabletter 500 mg 750 mg og 1 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Fucidine Paranova filmovertrukne tabletter 250 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Klaximol filmovertrukne tabletter 500 mg med125 mg og 875 mg med125 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Linezolid Glenmark filmovertrukne tabletter 600 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Meropenem Bradex pulver til injektions infusionsvske oplsning 500 mg og 1 g 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Moxifloxacin Krka filmovertrukne tabletter 400 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Pancillin filmovertrukne tabletter 500000 IE 1 mill IE og 1 5 mill IE 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Rimactan kapsler harde 150 mg og 300 mg 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Sulfametoxazol med trimetoprim SAD tabletter 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Sulfametoxazol med trimetoprim SAD tabletter 1
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (for publication) Vancomycin Fresenius Kabi pulver til koncentrat til infusionsvske oplsning 500 mg og 1000 mg pdf 1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) SAVE Synopsis 3
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) Synopsis V3 TRACK CHANGES 3

Application history

4 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2023-11-01 Denmark Acceptable
2023-11-06
2023-11-27
2 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-1 2023-12-15 Denmark Acceptable
2024-02-07
2024-02-07
3 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-2 2024-11-01 Denmark Acceptable
2025-01-07
2025-01-08
4 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-3 2026-03-19 Denmark Acceptable
2026-05-22
2026-05-22