Clinical trial

Validation of Imiquimod- and LPS-induced Skin Inflammation Models and Their Application in the Investigation of Azithromycin Concentration in Inflamed, Infected, and Healthy Subcutaneous Tissue

Name
Pro_AZI_IMQ_LPS
Description
This study will investigate the tissue distribution of azithromycin in healthy, artificially inflamed and actually infected tissue of humans.
Trial arms
Trial start
2024-01-01
Estimated PCD
2026-01-01
Trial end
2026-07-01
Status
Not yet recruiting
Treatment
Azithromycin
500 mg once daily for 3 days
Arms:
Azithromycin and Artificial Skin Inflammation, Azithromycin and Skin Infection
Biopsy
Skin punch biopsy
Arms:
Pilot Cohort for Skin Inflammation
Skin inflammation model
LPS- or imiquimod induced skin inflammation
Arms:
Azithromycin and Artificial Skin Inflammation, Pilot Cohort for Skin Inflammation
Size
36
Primary endpoint
Part 0: Area under the curve (AUC) of azithromycin in artificially inflamed tissue
Day 3
Part 0: Maximum concentration (Cmax) of azithromycin in artificially inflamed tissue
Day 3
Part A: Area under the curve (AUC) Azithromycin in healthy and inflamed tissue
Day 3
Part A: Maximum concentration (Cmax) Azithromycin in healthy and inflamed tissue
Day 3
Part B: Area under the curve (AUC) of Azithromycin in healthy and infected tissue
Day 3
Part B: Maximum concentration (Cmax) of Azithromycin in healthy and infected tissue
Day 3
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Men and women aged ≥18 and \<55 years * BMI ≥18 and ≤30 kg/m2 * Normal (or clinically irrelevant abnormal) findings in medical history and physical examination * Women with child-bearing potential: use of effective contraception * Laboratory parameters within the given reference range (or abnormal findings which are irrelevant for study purposes in the Investigator's opinion) Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected allergy to lipopolysaccharide, imiquimod, or sticking plasters * Only Part 0c: Known or suspected allergy to local anesthetics * History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to any medication • Blood donation within the last 4 weeks before the study * Treatment with an investigational drug within three weeks before the study * Smoking of more than 5 cigarettes per day * Regular use of medication or abuse of alcohol * Use of any medication within one week before the study * Symptoms of a clinically relevant illness in the 3 months before the study * Liver or kidney dysfunction * Pregnancy * History of autoimmune diseases (especially psoriasis) * Other objections to participating in the study in the opinion of the Investigator
Protocol
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Updated at
2023-12-14

1 organization

1 product

1 indication

Indication
Skin Infection