NCT00572559

Brief Summary

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a commonplace complication of intensive care patients ventilated for longer than 48 hours. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is the cause of late onset VAP in up to about 30% of cases in US hospitals. Ineffective treatment of MRSA VAP clearly leads to prolonged mechanical ventilation and is probably associated with higher mortality. The purpose of this protocol is to directly compare linezolid and vancomycin specifically for MRSA VAP.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
149

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2002

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
2 countries

37 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2002

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2005

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 11, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 13, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

June 9, 2010

Status Verified

June 1, 2010

First QC Date

December 11, 2007

Last Update Submit

June 8, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To assess early microbiologic response in patients with VAP due to MRSA based on semi-quantitative culture of bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in patients treated with linezolid vs vancomycin.

    72-96 hours

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • To compare duration of mechanical ventilation

    0000

  • To compare post treatment tracheal colonization

    FU: 14 days after EOT +/- 2 days

  • To identify clinical correlates of infection based on microbiologic sampling as determined by original and modified CPIS (Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score)

    EOT: Day 14; FU: 14 days after EOT +/- 2 days

  • To compare the microbiological cure based on BAL specimens with the traditional criteria for microbiologic cure

    72-96 hours

  • To compare mortality at End Of Treatment (EOT) and Follow up (FU); To compare clinical outcome at EOT and FU

    EOT: Day 14; FU: 14 days after EOT +/- 2 days

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Vancomycin

2

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Linezolid

Interventions

1 gram IV every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

1

600 mg every 12 hours (intravenously \[IV\] for a minimum of the first 4 days followed by a switch to oral if tolerated by patient) for a total duration of 7 to 14 days

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • The patient must have or be suspected of having a ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to MRSA.
  • Patient must be hospitalized for at least 5 days, must be ventilator-dependent ≥ 48 hours prior to screen/baseline, and anticipated to remain on the ventilator for 72 hours after enrollment so follow-up BAL can be performed.
  • Clinical picture compatible with pneumonia (acquired during ventilation)
  • Chest X Ray at baseline/screen or within 24 hours of initiation of therapy must be consistent with diagnosis of pneumonia

You may not qualify if:

  • Hypersensitivity to linezolid, vancomycin, or one of the excipients in any of these drug formulations.
  • Infections due to gram-positive organisms known to be resistant to either of the study drugs.
  • Any antibiotic used in the treatment of MRSA, such as vancomycin, TMP/SMX, rifampin, or linezolid, for more than 48 hours prior to patient's enrollment into the study.
  • Patients with neutropenia, AIDS, lymphoma or anticipated chemotherapy.
  • Patients who have long-term tracheostomy (for more than 60 days). Acute tracheostomy patients are allowed.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (37)

Pfizer Investigational Site

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Palm Springs, California, 92262, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Rancho Mirage, California, 92270, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Redlands, California, 92373, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Sacramento, California, 95819, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Sacramento, California, 95829, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Norwalk, Connecticut, 06850, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Waterbury, Connecticut, 06721, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Augusta, Georgia, 30909, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

North East Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

North East Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

North East Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

‘Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 96706, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Peoria, Illinois, 61603, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Peoria, Illinois, 61636, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Peoria, Illinois, 61637, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Louisville, Kentucky, 40206, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Buffalo, New York, 14215, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Cortland Manor, New York, 10567, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Jamaica, New York, 11418, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267-0559, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Memphis, Tennessee, 38163, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-3375, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Spokane, Washington, 99216, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Spokane, Washington, 99220, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States

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Pfizer Investigational Site

San Juan, 00921-3201, Puerto Rico

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Related Publications (1)

  • Wunderink RG, Mendelson MH, Somero MS, Fabian TC, May AK, Bhattacharyya H, Leeper KV Jr, Solomkin JS. Early microbiological response to linezolid vs vancomycin in ventilator-associated pneumonia due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Chest. 2008 Dec;134(6):1200-1207. doi: 10.1378/chest.08-0011. Epub 2008 Aug 21.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

Interventions

VancomycinLinezolid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Healthcare-Associated PneumoniaCross InfectionInfectionsPneumoniaRespiratory Tract InfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesIatrogenic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

GlycopeptidesGlycoconjugatesCarbohydratesPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsAcetamidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAcetatesAcids, AcyclicCarboxylic AcidsOxazolidinonesOxazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Pfizer CT.gov Call Center

    Pfizer

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 11, 2007

First Posted

December 13, 2007

Study Start

November 1, 2002

Study Completion

January 1, 2005

Last Updated

June 9, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-06

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