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New antibiotic combo takes on deadly hospital pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07327619

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

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests a new antibiotic combination (meropenem and pralurbactam) against an existing one (ceftazidime and avibactam) for treating hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia. About 420 adults will participate, and the main goal is to see if the new drug is at least as good at preventing death within 14 days. The study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Meropenem and pralurbactam (antibiotic combination)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new treatment option for serious hospital-acquired pneumonia, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 3 trial, but it's testing non-inferiority, not superiority, so the new drug may not be better than existing options. Side effects and antibiotic resistance are possible risks.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 420 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Male or female participants ≥18 and ≤80 years of age 2\. have a diagnosis of HAP/VAP. 3\. have systemic signs and respiratory signs or symptoms of HAP/VAP. 4\. New or worsening infiltrate on chest X-ray/CT obtained within 48 hours prior to screening. 5\. The estimated survival time is at lest 28 days. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Diagnosed or suspected CAP, Atypical pneumonias, Viral pneumonia or Chemical pneumonia. 2\. The total duration of antibiotic exposure for antibiotics whose administration begins in the 72 hours is longer than 24 hours. 3\. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score \>30. 4\. Allergic to any carbapenem, cephalosporin, penicillin, metronidazole disodium phosphate, other beta-lactam drugs or other beta-lactamase inhibitors and their auxiliary materials. 5\. Those who have a history of drug abuse or drug abuse within 6 months before screening. 6\. Those who participated in other clinical trials within 28 days before randomization and used any test drugs or medical devices.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hunan University Of Medicine General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Huaihua, Hunan, 418000, China

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