Pan African Clinical Trials Registry

South African Medical Research Council, South African Cochrane Centre
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Email: pactradmin@mrc.ac.za Website: pactr.samrc.ac.za
Trial no.: PACTR202404505131714 Date of Approval: 15/04/2024
Trial Status: Registered in accordance with WHO and ICMJE standards
TRIAL DESCRIPTION
Public title A Phase 3, multi-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ZP5-9676 for the treatment of Hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura in pediatric and adult Participants
Official scientific title A Phase 3, multi-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ZP5-9676 for the treatment of Hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura in pediatric and adult Participants
Brief summary describing the background and objectives of the trial ZP5-9676 is a new chewable tablet formulation and single dose regimen of flubendazole being developed for adults and children, including between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, diagnosed with soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH), specifically hookworm (A. duodenale and N. americanus), Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of ZP5-9676 in participants with Hookworm (A. duodenale and N. americanus), Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura.
Type of trial RCT
Acronym (If the trial has an acronym then please provide)
Disease(s) or condition(s) being studied Infections and Infestations
Sub-Disease(s) or condition(s) being studied Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis
Purpose of the trial Treatment: Drugs
Anticipated trial start date 17/06/2024
Actual trial start date
Anticipated date of last follow up 31/12/2025
Actual Last follow-up date
Anticipated target sample size (number of participants) 300
Actual target sample size (number of participants)
Recruitment status Not yet recruiting
Publication URL
Secondary Ids Issuing authority/Trial register
STUDY DESIGN
Intervention assignment Allocation to intervention If randomised, describe how the allocation sequence was generated Describe how the allocation sequence/code was concealed from the person allocating the participants to the intervention arms Masking If masking / blinding was used
Parallel: different groups receive different interventions at same time during study Randomised Simple randomization using a randomization table created by a computer software program Central randomisation by phone/fax Masking/blinding used Care giver/Provider,Outcome Assessors,Participants
INTERVENTIONS
Intervention type Intervention name Dose Duration Intervention description Group size Nature of control
Experimental Group ZP59676 600 mg dose Single dose Single dose with test of cure at day 14 Oral, chewable tablet formulation of flubendazole 150
Control Group Placebo Single Dose Single dose with test of cure at day 14 Matching placebo 150 Placebo
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
List inclusion criteria List exclusion criteria Age Category Minimum age Maximum age Gender
Provide a signed informed consent form from the participant or parent/guardian, and assent by participant(as applicable per local requirements) and understand and agree to comply with required procedures in the study. Male or female, who are 6 months to 59 years old, inclusive, and live in a high STH prevalence area Positive for hookworm (A. duodenale or N. americanus), A. lumbricoides, and/or T. trichiura on microscopic examination of fecal samples. Females of childbearing potential must use an acceptable method of contraception as determined by the Investigator from the initial Screening visit through 35 days after study drug administration. A female is considered to be of childbearing potential from menarche until after menopause (age >45 years with no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause) unless permanently sterile. Acceptable methods include abstinence, hormonal contraceptives, intrauterine device/system, vasectomy in the sole male sexual partner, tubal ligation, or double-barrier contraceptive method (male condom with female cervical cap, diaphragm, or sponge) with spermicide. Otherwise healthy based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and concomitant medications for inclusion. Severe anemia (hemoglobin< 8 g/dL1). Active diarrhea (passage of ≥3 loose or liquid stools per day). Children (6 months to 17 years old) with significant wasting (moderate and severe-below minus two standard deviations from median weight for height of reference population). Women who are pregnant. Hypersensitivity or allergy to ZP5-9676 or any inert ingredients in the chewable formulation or other medications in the benzimidazole class. Taken ZP5-9676 or any other treatment for STH infection within 30 days of screening or randomization. Used an investigational medical device within 30 days of screening. Preplanned surgery procedures within 30 days of screening. History of a medical disorder causing difficulty in chewing or swallowing. Participation in any investigational drug (including vaccine) trial within 30 days or six half-lives of the test drug's biologic activity, whichever is longer, before the start of the study (time of first dose). Participation in an interventional clinical study within 30 days of screening. Any condition that interferes with the ability to understand or comply with the requirements of the study. Any other medical condition, serious illness, or other circumstance that would place the subject at increased risk, as determined by the Investigator Adolescent: 13 Year-18 Year,Adult: 19 Year-44 Year,Child: 6 Year-12 Year,Infant: 1 Month-23 Month,Middle Aged: 45 Year(s)-64 Year(s),Preschool Child: 2 Year-5 Year 6 Month(s) 59 Year(s) Both
ETHICS APPROVAL
Has the study received appropriate ethics committee approval Date the study will be submitted for approval Date of approval Name of the ethics committee
No 08/04/2024 Ghana Health Service
Ethics Committee Address
Street address City Postal code Country
Dodoo Lane, Osu Accra 00000 Ghana
OUTCOMES
Type of outcome Outcome Timepoint(s) at which outcome measured
Primary Outcome Cure rates (CRs) for each STH 14 days post treatment
Secondary Outcome Egg reduction rates (ERRs) for hookworm 14 days post treatment
Secondary Outcome Cure rates of hookworm 14 days post treatment
RECRUITMENT CENTRES
Name of recruitment centre Street address City Postal code Country
Kintampo Health Research Centre No. 2 Health Loop, P.O. Box 200 Kintampo Ghana
Clinica de Vacinas Americaninha Americaninha Americaninha Brazil
FUNDING SOURCES
Name of source Street address City Postal code Country
Zero Point Five Therapeutics 915 S Eaton Street Baltimore 21224 United States of America
SPONSORS
Sponsor level Name Street address City Postal code Country Nature of sponsor
Primary Sponsor Zero Point Five Therapeutics 915 S Eaton Street Baltimore 21224 United States of America Commercial Sector/Industry
COLLABORATORS
Name Street address City Postal code Country
CONTACT PEOPLE
Role Name Email Phone Street address
Scientific Enquiries Helen Pentikis hpentikis@zeropointfivetherapeutics.com +14103364031 915 S Eaton
City Postal code Country Position/Affiliation
Baltimore 21224 United States of America Chief Scientific Officer
Role Name Email Phone Street address
Principal Investigator Kwaku Poku Asante kwakupoku.asante@kintampo-hrc.org +233208956598 No. 2 Health Loop, P.O. Box 200
City Postal code Country Position/Affiliation
Kintampo Ghana Director
Role Name Email Phone Street address
Public Enquiries Helen Pentikis Hpentikis@zeropointfivetherapeutics.com +14103364031 915 S Eaton Street
City Postal code Country Position/Affiliation
Baltimore United States of America CSO
REPORTING
Share IPD Description Additional Document Types Sharing Time Frame Key Access Criteria
Yes Individual participant data that support the results reported in the summary report, after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices) will be provided. The summary report within 12 months of study completion Clinical Study Report Within 12 months of study completion Controlled access, request for summary results via email to principal investigator (individual data not available due to privacy concerns). Requests will be review on a case by case basis.
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