Numerous completed Phase I through Phase III clinical trials have evaluated the orally bioavailable carbapenem tebipenem pivoxil for complicated urinary tract infections, acute pyelonephritis, skin structure infections, diabetic wound infections, shigellosis, and pharmacokinetic profiles in healthy and renally impaired cohorts. Sponsored by biopharmaceutical entities such as Spero Therapeutics alongside medical centers and international research institutions, these studies systematically characterized the drug's safety, tissue penetration, and efficacy against serious bacterial infections.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06727136 | COMPLETED | Healthy Participants |
Spero Therapeutics |
2024-11-20 | PHASE1 |
| NCT05121974 | COMPLETED | Shigellosis |
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh |
2022-08-18 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06059846 | COMPLETED | Urinary Tract Infection; Acute Pyelonephritis |
Spero Therapeutics |
2023-12-21 | PHASE3 |
| NCT05856747 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics |
2023-05-04 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04919954 | COMPLETED | Diabetes; Wound Infection; ABSSSI; Healthy Volunteers |
Hartford Hospital |
2021-07-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04919954 | Completed | Diabetes|Wound Infection|ABSSSI|Healthy Volunteers |
Hartford Hospital|Spero Therapeutics |
2021-07-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04376554 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics |
2020-02-10 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04625855 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics |
2020-09-30 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04178577 | COMPLETED | Renal Impairment |
Spero Therapeutics |
2019-12-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04625855 | Completed | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics|Covance |
2020-09-30 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04368585 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics |
2020-07-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04421885 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics |
2020-06-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03788967 | COMPLETED | Complicated Urinary Tract Infection; Acute Pyelonephritis |
Spero Therapeutics |
2019-06-03 | PHASE3 |
| NCT04238195 | COMPLETED | TQT Study |
Spero Therapeutics |
2020-01-19 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04376554 | Completed | Healthy Volunteers |
Spero Therapeutics|Iqvia Pty Ltd |
2020-02-10 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04178577 | Completed | Renal Impairment |
Spero Therapeutics |
2019-12-06 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-05-20)
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>).
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Solubility in DMSO
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Stock Solution
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Storage
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Stability
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Molecular Weight
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) SMILES
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) CAS Number
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Tebipenem Pivoxil (L084) SDS|MSDS