New antibiotic oritavancin tested in kids for safety and dosing

NCT ID NCT02134301

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

Summary

This study tested a single dose of the antibiotic oritavancin in 41 children under 18 with suspected or confirmed bacterial infections. The goal was to find the right dose and check for safety and side effects. It was an early-stage trial, so it focused on how the drug moves through the body and whether it is safe, not on curing the infection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
oritavancin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help determine the right dose of oritavancin for children with bacterial infections, potentially offering a new treatment option.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 41 participants, focused on safety and dosing, not on proving effectiveness. The results may not lead to a widely approved treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Orange County

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Rady Children's Hospital

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

  • Toledo Children's Hospital

    Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States

  • UCLA Harbor Medical Center

    Torrance, California, 90502, United States

  • Univ of Louisville, Norton Children's Research Institute

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States

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