Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Tazobactam covalently binds to and irreversibly inhibits bacterial beta-lactamase enzymes, including class D oxacillinases, thereby preventing the hydrolytic degradation of co-administered beta-lactam antibiotics and restoring their ability to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis. This potent inactivation of resistance enzymes restores antibacterial efficacy against beta-lactamase-producing pathogens, providing clinical utility in treating severe respiratory infections, Enterobacteriaceae complications, and pneumonia in critically ill patients.

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>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.