P1, DDI & MAD PK and Safety Study of Xeruborbactam Oral Prodrug in Combo With Ceftibuten in Healthy Participants

Last updated: February 24, 2025
Sponsor: Qpex Biopharma, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Bacterial Infections

Treatment

Ceftibuten Placebo

Ceftibuten

Xeruborbactam Oral Prodrug

Clinical Study ID

NCT06079775
Qpex-102
  • Ages 18-55
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Drug-drug Interaction, and Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled, Multiple-dose Pharmacokinetics and Safety Study of Xeruborbactam Oral Prodrug (QPX7831) in Combination with Ceftibuten in Healthy Adult Participants

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants will be eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:

Age

  1. Participant must be a healthy adult male or female, 18 to 55 years of age (inclusive) at the time of screening. Type of Participant and Disease Characteristics

  2. Participants who are overtly medically healthy with clinically insignificantscreening results (eg, laboratory profiles, medical histories, ECGs, physicalexamination) as assessed by the investigator, sub-investigator, or medical officer. Weight

  3. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 29.9 (kg/m2) and weight between 55.0 and 100.0 kg (inclusive). Note: BMI = kg/m2 where kg is a weight in kilograms and m2 is a heightin meters squared. Sex and Contraceptive/Barrier Requirements

  4. Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulationsregarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies. Male participants: If male, agree to be sexually abstinent or agree to use 2 approved methods ofcontraception (refer to inclusion criterion #5) when engaging in sexual activityfrom study check-in through 30 days following the last administration of the studydrug, and to not donate sperm during this same period of time. If the sexual partneris surgically sterile, contraception is not necessary.

  5. Female participants: Females of childbearing potential must either be sexually abstinent for 14 daysprior to Day 1 and agree to remain so through 30 days following the lastadministration of the study drug, OR have been using (or agree to use) 2 of thefollowing acceptable methods of birth control for the times specified:

  6. Intra-uterine device (IUD) in place for at least 3 months prior to Day 1through 30 days following the final dosing of the study drug

  7. Barrier method (condom or diaphragm) for at least 14 days prior to Day 1through 30 days following the final dosing of the study drug

  8. Stable hormonal contraceptive for at least 3 months prior to Day 1 and barriermethod (condom or diaphragm) for at least 14 days prior to Day 1 through 30days following final dosing of the study drug

  9. Surgical sterilization (vasectomy) of partner at least 6 months prior to Day 1 Informed Consent

  10. Capable of giving signed informed consent as described in Appendix 1 InformedConsent Form (Section 10.1.3) that includes compliance with the requirements andrestrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:

Medical Conditions

  1. History or presence of significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal,hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurological,or psychiatric disease.

  2. Documented hypersensitivity reaction or anaphylaxis to any medication, includingceftibuten or other beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. cephalosporins, penicillins,carbapenems or monobactams) or any excipients used in this formulation.

  3. Positive testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus (HCV).

  4. Females who are pregnant or lactating.

  5. Surgery within the past 3 months prior to Day 1 determined by the investigator,sub-investigator, or medical officer to be clinically relevant.

  6. Any acute illness within 30 days prior to Day 1.

  7. Any other condition or prior therapy, which, in the opinion of the investigator,sub-investigator, or medical officer would make the participant unsuitable for thisstudy. Prior/Concomitant Therapy

  8. Use of any prescription medication (with the exception of hormonal contraceptives orhormone replacement therapy for females) within 14 days prior to Day 1.

  9. Use of any over-the-counter medication, including herbal products, probiotics andvitamins, within the 7 days prior to Day 1. Up to 2 grams per day of paracetamol isallowed for acute events at the discretion of the investigator, sub-investigator, ormedical officer.

  10. Use of antacids, H2 receptor blockers or proton pump inhibitors 7 days prior to Day

  11. This includes calcium carbonate. Prior/Concurrent Clinical Study Experience

  12. Participation in another investigational clinical trial within 30 days prior to Day 1 or within 5 half-lives of the previous investigational drug, whichever is longer. Diagnostic Assessments

  13. QTc corrected according to Fridericia's formula (QTcF) interval > 450 msec for malesand > 470 for females or history of prolonged QT syndrome at screening or check-in (Day -1).

  14. Calculated creatinine clearance < 80 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault method) at screening orcheck-in (Day -1).

  15. Any clinically significant abnormalities in laboratory values at screening orcheck-in (Day -1), in particular:

  16. White blood cell count < 3,000/mm3, hemoglobin < 11g/dL

  17. Absolute neutrophil count < 1,200/mm3 or platelet count < 120,000/mm3

  18. Liver function abnormalities at screening or check-in (Day -1) (defined by anelevation in bilirubin, AST, or ALT > ULN for participants based on age andsex) Other Exclusion Criteria

  19. Blood donation or significant blood loss (ie, > 500 mL) within 56 days prior to Day

  20. Plasma donation within 7 days prior to Day 1.

  21. Positive urine drug/alcohol testing at screening or check-in (Day -1).

  22. History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the 2 years prior to Day 1.

  23. Use of more than 5 packs/week of cigarettes (or equivalent amount ofnicotine-containing product) within 6 months prior to Day 1. Use of all nicotinecontaining products 48 hours prior to admission to clinical research unit.Participants must agree to refrain from smoking for the duration of the study.

  24. Excessive intake of alcohol, defined as an average daily intake of > 2 standarddrinks for women and > 4 standard drinks for men, (standard drink is the equivalentto 4 oz of wine (approximately 12% abv), 12 oz of regular beer (approximately 5%abv), or 1.5 oz of spirits (80 proof).

Study Design

Total Participants: 71
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Ceftibuten Placebo
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
January 30, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
October 07, 2025

Study Description

Qpex Biopharma, Inc. is developing an oral dosage form that delivers Xeruborbactam, a new boron-based beta-lactamase inhibitor with activity against both serine and metallo-beta-lactamases, for oral treatment in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic.

Ceftibuten is a cephalosporin antibiotic approved in the US for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial otitis media and pharyngitis/tonsillitis.

This Phase 1 study will assess if a PK interaction exists between xeruborbactam oral prodrug and ceftibuten when given in combination at doses of each drug that have previously been shown to be safe. The study will also assess the safety of the combination with dosing over 10 days.

Study Objectives:

  1. To assess the safety, tolerability, and PK of single and multiple doses of xeruborbactam oral prodrug and ceftibuten both in combination and alone, in healthy adult participants.

  2. To assess whether there is any PK interaction between xeruborbactam oral prodrug and ceftibuten when administered in combination to healthy adult participants.

Connect with a study center

  • CMAX

    Adelaide, South Australia 5000
    Australia

    Active - Recruiting

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