Cresemba under the microscope: Real-World safety check for fungal infections

NCT ID NCT04744454

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how safe and effective the drug Cresemba (isavuconazole) is for Korean patients with serious fungal infections like invasive aspergillosis or mucormycosis. Researchers tracked side effects and how well the drug worked in 94 adults. The goal was to confirm the drug's safety and effectiveness in real-world use, as required by Korean health authorities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Isavuconazole (brand name Cresemba)

What this could lead to

If results are positive, it could confirm that Cresemba is a safe and effective option for treating serious fungal infections in Korean patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It is also small (94 people) and only in Korea, so findings may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aspergillosis invasive aspergillosis Zygomycosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pfizer Korea

    Seoul, South Korea