New antifungal drug shows promise against deadly fungal infections

NCT ID NCT05630976

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the antifungal drug isavuconazole as a first treatment for Chinese patients with serious invasive fungal infections caused by Aspergillus or other molds. All 70 participants received the drug for up to 84 days (or 180 days for certain infections). The main goal was to track side effects, while secondary goals included survival rates. The study is already completed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Isavuconazole (also known as Cresemba), an antifungal drug

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could confirm that isavuconazole is a safe and effective first-line treatment for invasive fungal infections in Chinese patients.

What could go wrong

This is a single-arm, open-label study with no comparison group, so results may be less definitive. The small sample size (70 patients) and specific population may limit how well the findings apply to other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

invasive aspergillosis Invasive Fungal Infections systemic mycosis Zygomycosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangzhou First People's Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510180, China

  • Henan provincial people's hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, China

  • Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040, China

  • Institute of Hematology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300020, China

  • Jiading Central Hospital

    Shanghai, 201800, China

  • Jieyang People's Hospital

    Jieyang, Guangdong, 522095, China

  • Liaocheng people's Hospital

    Liaocheng, Shandong, 252000, China

  • Peking University People's Hospital

    Beijing, 100044, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College

    Bengbu, 233000, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Anhui Province Hospital

    Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China

  • ZhuJiang Hospital of Southern Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China

  • Zibo Central Hospital

    Zibo, Shandong, 255036, China