Several clinical trials, primarily sponsored by academic medical centers such as University Hospital Grenoble and Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, evaluate tazobactam-containing antibacterial regimens across infectious and critical care indications. Ranging from active recruitment to not yet recruiting, these Phase 4, non-phase pharmacokinetic, and observational studies assess treatments for cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Additionally, they investigate beta-lactam pharmacokinetics in patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation following cardiogenic shock or cardiac surgery.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06338345 | Not yet recruiting | Cardiogenic Shock|Post-cardiac Surgery|Cardiac Arrest|Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Complication|Infections |
University Hospital Grenoble |
2024-09-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT06035055 | Not yet recruiting | Bronchiectasis|Cystic Fibrosis|Pseudomonas Aeruginosa|Burkholderia Cepacia Infection |
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service|The Prince Charles Hospital|Mater |
2023-10 | Phase 4 |
| NCT05464680 | Recruiting | ARDS|SARS-CoV 2 Pneumonia |
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille |
2022-11-24 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04276480 | Recruiting | Enterobacteriaceae Infections |
University Hospital Bordeaux |
2022-02-16 | Not Applicable |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards
| Quality Dimension | RUO (Research Use Only) | cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Applicability | Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. | Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies. |
| Regulatory Status | Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. | Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA). |
| Facility Environment | Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. | Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring. |
| Quality Control | Basic purity and activity testing. | Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma). |
| Process Validation | Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. | Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records. |
| Quality Assurance | Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. | Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits. |
| Regulatory Impact | High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. | Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF). |
Footnotes
Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).