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A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ceftaroline Versus Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infection (cSSSI)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating ceftaroline, vancomycin plus aztreonam, and 1 other intervention for Bacterial Infections. Completed, enrolled 680 participants across 54 sites in 12 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
600 mg parenteral infused over 60 minutes, every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days
vancomycin at 1 g parenteral infused over 60 minutes followed by aztreonam 1 g infused over 60 minutes, every 12 hours, for 5 to 14 days.
Ceftaroline fosamil 600 mg administered intravenously over 60 minutes every 12 hours, followed by placebo administered over 60 minutes every 12 hours.