New antibiotic shows promise for fast UTI symptom relief in women

NCT ID NCT06597344

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed Phase 3 trial tested the antibiotic gepotidacin in 97 adolescent and adult women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal was to see if symptoms like pain and urgency improved within 24 hours. Researchers measured symptom scores and safety. The study was open-label, meaning everyone knew they were getting the drug, and there was no placebo group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

gepotidacin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new oral antibiotic option for quickly easing UTI symptoms in women and teens.

What could go wrong

This is a single-arm, open-label study with no placebo comparison, so results may be less reliable. The trial is also small (97 participants) and completed, so further studies may be needed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cystitis urinary tract infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Modesto, California, 95350-5365, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Pasadena, California, 91101-2453, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    San Diego, California, 92120-5259, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Valencia, California, 91355, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33135, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174-6302, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Palm Springs, Florida, 33406-7671, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Palm Springs, Florida, 33461, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Plant City, Florida, 33563-4202, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Sweetwater, Florida, 33172-2741, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409-3401, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    West New York, New Jersey, 07093-2622, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    New York, New York, 10016-7313, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45424, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Forney, Texas, 75126-4174, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77036, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77087, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kingwood, Texas, 26537, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Missouri City, Texas, 77459-4756, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Bountiful, Utah, 84010-4943, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26501, United States