Trial Condition(s):

Urinary Tract Infection

Efficacy and safety of CIPRO XR versus CIPRO IR in patients with Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (EMERON)

Bayer Identifier:

11454

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

Not Available

EudraCT Number:

Not Available

EU CT Number:

Not Available

Study Completed

Trial Purpose

To assess and compare the efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin extended-release (CIPRO XR) tablet 1000 mg PO once-daily (OD) versus ciprofloxacin immediate-release (CIPRO IR) tablet 500 mg PO twice-daily (BID) for 7-14 days in patients with complicated and/or nosocomial urinary tract infections (cUTI).

Inclusion Criteria
- The primary diagnosis in this clinical trial was cUTI in men or non-pregnant women over 18 years of age. Other main inclusion criteria:
 --  One or more clinical symptoms and signs of a lower UTI: fever (> 38°C, orally), chills, frequency of micturition, dysuria, urge sensation.
 --  One or more of the following underlying conditions suggestive of cUTI:- Indwelling urinary catheter.
 --  100 mL of residual urine after voiding.
 --  Neurogenic bladder.
 --  Obstructive uropathy due to lithiasis, tumor or fibrosis.- Acute urinary retention in men.
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of pyelonephritis supported by clinical signs/symptoms of fever (>38°C orally), chills and flank pain (all 3 signs/symptoms must be present).
 - Have a history of allergy to quinolones
 - Are unable to take oral medication 
 - Have an intractable infection requiring > 14 days of therapy- Have a requirement for concomitant administration of sucralfate or divalent and trivalent cations such as iron or antacids containing magnesium, aluminum or calcium 
 - Have prostatitis or epididymitis- Have had a renal transplant
 - Have ileal loop or vesica- urethral reflux
 - Have significant liver or kidney impairment
 - Have a history of tendinopathy associated with fluoroquinolones
 - Are pregnant, nursing- Have a history of convulsions or CNS disorders

Trial Summary

Enrollment Goal
212
Trial Dates
black-arrow
Phase
3
Could I receive a placebo?
No
Products
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Where to Participate

Loading...
Locations
Locations
Locations

Investigative Site

Napoli, Italy, 80131

Locations

Investigative Site

Bari, Italy, 70124

Locations

Investigative Site

Bassano del Grappa, Italy, 36061

Locations

Investigative Site

Catania, Italy, 95124

Locations

Investigative Site

Frosinone, Italy, 03100

Locations

Investigative Site

Milano, Italy, 20132

Locations

Investigative Site

Monza, Italy, 20052

Locations

Investigative Site

Napoli, Italy, 80131

Locations

Investigative Site

Palermo, Italy, 90129

Locations

Investigative Site

Potenza, Italy, 85100

Locations

Investigative Site

Reggio Calabria, Italy, 89124

Locations

Investigative Site

Reggio Emilia, Italy, 42100

Locations

Investigative Site

Rimini, Italy, 47900

Locations

Investigative Site

Roma, Italy, 00155

Locations

Investigative Site

Roma, Italy, 00144

Locations

Investigative Site

Roma, Italy, 00168

Locations

Investigative Site

Genova, Italy, 16149

Locations

Investigative Site

Torino, Italy, 10154

Locations

Investigative Site

Trieste, Italy, 34149

Locations

Investigative Site

Varese, Italy, 21100

Locations

Investigative Site

Bologna, Italy, 40138

Locations

Investigative Site

Chieti, Italy, 66100

Locations

Investigative Site

Alessandria, Italy, 15100

Locations

Investigative Site

Benevento, Italy, 82100

Locations

Investigative Site

Bergamo, Italy, 24125

Locations

Investigative Site

Busto Arsizio, Italy, 21052

Locations

Investigative Site

Camposampiero, Italy, 35012

Locations

Investigative Site

Firenze, Italy, 50139

Locations

Investigative Site

Genova, Italy, 16132

Locations

Investigative Site

L'Aquila, Italy, 67100

Locations

Investigative Site

Mantova, Italy, 46100

Locations

Investigative Site

Massa Carrara, Italy, 54100

Locations

Investigative Site

Messina, Italy, 98165

Locations

Investigative Site

Orbassano, Italy, 10043

Locations

Investigative Site

Perugia, Italy, 06122

Locations

Investigative Site

Sassari, Italy, 07100

Locations

Investigative Site

Siracusa, Italy, 96100

Locations

Investigative Site

Verona, Italy, 37136

Locations

Investigative Site

Caserta, Italy, 81100

Trial Design