FULL DETAILS (Read-only)  -> Click Here to Create PDF for Current Dataset of Trial
CTRI Number  CTRI/2010/091/000484 [Registered on: 08/06/2010]
Last Modified On: 28/02/2013
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study
Modification(s)  
Follow Up Study 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   A clinical trial to compare the efficacy and safety of fixed dose combination of cefoperazone and tazobactam with cefoperazone alone in infections caused by Gm(-ve) organisms. 
Scientific Title of Study   A multicentre,single blind, comparative clinical trial to compare the efficacy and safety of FDC of cefoperazone and tazobactam and cefoperazone alone in infections caused by Gm(-ve) organisms. 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Prof.(Dr.) Tapan Kumar Pal 
Designation   
Affiliation   
Address  Bioequivalence Study Centre, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Kolkata
WEST BENGAL
700032
India 
Phone  (033) 24146967. Mob: 09830036297  
Fax  (033)24146186/6266  
Email  tkpal12@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Prof.(Dr.) Tapan Kumar Pal 
Designation   
Affiliation   
Address  Bioequivalence Study Centre, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Kolkata
WEST BENGAL
700032
India 
Phone  (033) 24146967. Mob: 09830036297  
Fax  (033)24146186/6266  
Email  tkpal12@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Prof.(Dr.) Tapan Kumar Pal 
Designation   
Affiliation   
Address  Bioequivalence Study Centre, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Kolkata
WEST BENGAL
700032
India 
Phone  (033) 24146967. Mob: 09830036297  
Fax  (033)24146186/6266  
Email  tkpal12@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Bioequivalence Study Centre, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata  
M/s Kilitch Drugs(India) Ltd., 37-41, Ujagar Industrial Estate, W. T. Patil Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400088  
 
Primary Sponsor
Modification(s)  
Name  Ms Kilitch DrugsIndia Ltd 
Address  37-41, Ujagar Industrial Estate, W. T. Patil Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400088  
Type of Sponsor  Pharmaceutical industry-Indian 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
Bioequivalence Study Centre, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032. & TAAB Biostudy Services, 27, Central Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032    
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 4  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr. Balaram Ghosh  Bankura Sammilani Medical College  Govt. of W. B., ,-
Bankura
WEST BENGAL 
09433412788

drbrghosh@gmail.com 
Dr. T. K. Chattaraj  Dafodil Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.  Dafodil Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd., 276 Canal Street, ,-700048
Kolkata
WEST BENGAL 
(033) 25346649/5681

 
Dr. R. G. Bhagat  Dr. Bhagat?s Allergy- Asthma Clinic And Respiratory Care Centre, ?Pathik?,   Dashaporwad Society,Gajarawala Flat?s Lane, B/h. Paldi Bus Stand, Paldi-380007
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT 
(079) 26574746

 
Dr. Debasish Deb  KPC Medical College & Hospital  1F Raja S C Mullick Road,Jadavpur-700032
Kolkata
WEST BENGAL 
09830050226

 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 4  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
COMSART (Dr. Balaram Ghosh)  Approved 
COMSART (Dr. Debasish Deb)  Approved 
COMSART (Dr. R. G. Bhagat)  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Jadavpur University  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
Modification(s)  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied
Modification(s)  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  Gm (-ve) infections with culture showing the organisms.,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Cefoperazone 1000mg/500mg  7 to 14 days 
Intervention  FDC of Cefoperazone 1000mg/500mg+ Tazobactum125mg/62.5mg   7 to 14 days 
 
Inclusion Criteria
Modification(s)  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Male and female subjects in the aged group of 18-60 years shall be selected.
2. Clinically diagonised subjects with gm (-ve) infections with culture showing the organisms.
3. Subjects willing to give informed consent.
4. Patient must not have received any antibiotics in previous 4 weeks.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. History of hypersensitivity reaction or any specific groups. 2. Presence of severe hepatic or renal disorders. 3. Pregnancy or lactation. 4. History of hearing loss. 5. Previous history seizure. 6. Alcoholic.  
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Pre-numbered or coded identical Containers 
Blinding/Masking   Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Clinical improvement and bacteriological conversion(when applicable) are the primary outcome and are defined as a subject who is - afebrile for 48 hours. - Improvement of X-ray lesion in lower respiratory tract infection as compared to pretreatment. - Isolation tests show the reduction or absence of infecting organisms detected in initial cultures on 48 hours, 7 days, 14 days of treatment and again 7 days after discontinuation of injectable antibacterial treatment.    
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The time for complete resolution defined as - complete resolution of all symptoms of infection. - The number of days after beginning treatment with FDC of cefoperazone & tazobactam or cefoperazone alone to discharge.    
 
Target Sample Size
Modification(s)  
Total Sample Size="200"
Sample Size from India="200" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= ""
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (India) Date Missing 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  10/01/2010 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Date Missing 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Completed 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details    
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Brief Summary   This study is a comparative, Single blind, multi-centre trial, comparing the safety and efficacy of FDC containing cefoperazone & tazobactam and cefoperazone alone twice daily for 7-14 days in 200 patients with infections caused by Gm (-ve) organisms that will be conducted in four centers in India. The primary outcome measures will be clinical improvement and bacteriological conversion (when applicable). The secondary outcome will be complete resolution of all symptoms of infections. 
Close