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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Rezafungin for Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in HIV Adults

A Phase 2, Proof-of-Concept, Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised, Active-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Rezafungin Combined With 7 Days of Co-Trimoxazole Versus Co-Trimoxazole Monotherapy in HIV-Infected Adults With Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia

Rezafungin for Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in HIV Adults (NCT05835479) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Pneumocystis Pneumonia, sponsored by Mundipharma Research Limited. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study aims to generate clinical data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of rezafungin combined with 7 days of co-trimoxazole for treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which would expand the knowledge of clinical use of rezafungin.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Pneumocystis Pneumonia and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 50 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Pneumocystis Pneumonia subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Males or females at least 18 years of age. 2. Tested positive for HIV by either blood antigen/antibody combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay, HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay, or nucleic acid tests (e.g., HIV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] polymerase chain reaction \[PCR\]). Participants who are newly diagnosed with HIV infection by an antigen/antibody combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay are allowed to be included in the study, but the infection should be subsequently confirmed by an HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay or nucleic acid tests. 3. Diagnosed with definitive, presumptive, or clinically suspected PCP prior to randomisation. 4. Willing and able to provide written willing to sign a consent form. If the participant is unable to provide consent, a legally acceptable representative (i.e., acceptable to ICH and local law, as applicable) must provide willing to sign a consent form on the participant's behalf. 5. Participants of childbearing potential (all biologically female participants between 18 years and \<2 years post-menopausal unless surgically sterile) must agree to use a highly effective contraceptive measure during the study period (from enrolment) and for at least 30 days after the last dose of rezafungin. 6. Biologically male participants who are not vasectomised must agree to the following requirements during the study period (from enrolment) and for at least 120 days after the last dose of rezafungin: - Refrain from donating sperm PLUS, either - Abstain from sexual intercourse with a female of childbearing potential as their preferred and usual lifestyle OR - Use barrier contraception (i.e., male condom with or without spermicide) when having sexual intercourse with a female of childbearing potential who is not currently pregnant. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Under 18 years of age. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males or females at least 18 years of age. 2. Tested positive for HIV by either blood antigen/antibody combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay, HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay, or nucleic acid tests (e.g., HIV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] polymerase chain reaction \[PCR\]). Participants who are newly diagnosed with HIV infection by an antigen/antibody combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay are allowed to be included in the study, but the infection should be subsequently confirmed by an HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay or nucleic acid tests. 3. Diagnosed with definitive, presumptive, or clinically suspected PCP prior to randomisation. 4. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. If the participant is unable to provide consent, a legally acceptable representative (i.e., acceptable to ICH and local law, as applicable) must provide informed consent on the participant's behalf. 5. Participants of childbearing potential (all biologically female participants between 18 years and \<2 years post-menopausal unless surgically sterile) must agree to use a highly effective contraceptive measure during the study period (from enrolment) and for at least 30 days after the last dose of rezafungin. 6. Biologically male participants who are not vasectomised must agree to the following requirements during the study period (from enrolment) and for at least 120 days after the last dose of rezafungin: * Refrain from donating sperm PLUS, either * Abstain from sexual intercourse with a female of childbearing potential as their preferred and usual lifestyle OR * Use barrier contraception (i.e., male condom with or without spermicide) when having sexual intercourse with a female of childbearing potential who is not currently pregnant. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Under 18 years of age. 2. Known or suspected hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to co-trimoxazole, rezafungin, any echinocandin, or any component of these formulations, including, but not limited to, anaphylaxis or exfoliative skin disorders (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis). 3. Any contraindication to co-trimoxazole or intake of a medication or supplement known to severely interact with co-trimoxazole as detailed in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) of co-trimoxazole, including, but not limited to, acute porphyria or a history of drug-induced immune thrombocytopaenia with use of trimethoprim and/or sulphonamides. 4. Creatinine clearance \<15 mL/min or receiving renal replacement therapy. 5. Severe hepatic impairment, defined as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>5 × upper limits of normal (ULN), or total bilirubin \>3 × ULN, or a history of chronic cirrhosis (Child-Pugh score \>9). 6. A neutrophil count \<1,000 cells/µL or a platelet count \<50,000 cells/µL. 7. Immunosuppressive disease other than HIV / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (e.g., haematopoietic stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant, or primary immune deficiencies) OR prolonged use of immune-weakening medications: * Having received corticosteroids equivalent to prednisone ≥20 mg daily for at least 14 consecutive days within 30 days prior to study entry, or * Having received biologics (e.g., infliximab, ustekinumab), immunomodulators (e.g., methotrexate, mercaptopurine, azathioprine), or cancer chemotherapy within 90 days prior to study entry. 8. Previously diagnosed with PCP and having received treatment in the past 6 weeks. 9. Receiving therapy for PCP at approved therapeutic doses for \>48 hours before randomisation. Exception: receipt of an anti-PCP drug at prophylactic doses (i.e., lower than approved therapeutic doses). 10. Meeting National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 5.0 criteria for ataxia, tremors, motor neuropathy, or sensory neuropathy of Grade 2 or higher. 11. History of severe ataxia, tremors, or neuropathy or a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or a movement disorder (including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease). 12. Planned or ongoing therapy at Screening with a known severe neurotoxic medication or with a known moderate neurotoxic medication in a participant with ataxia, tremors, motor neuropathy, or sensory neuropathy of NCI-CTCAE version 5.0 Grade 1 or higher. 13. Previous participation in this or any other rezafungin study. 14. Female participants who are pregnant or lactating. 15. Having a concomitant disease or any medical condition (including other HIV-associated infection or complication) that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could pose undue risk to the participant, impede completion of the study procedures (e.g., patients who are not expected to survive even with treatment), or would compromise the validity of the study measurements. 16. Receipt of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to dosing of the study drug(s), presence of an investigational device at the time of Screening, or is planning to participate in another interventional clinical study while enrolled in this study. 17. The Investigator is of the opinion the participant should not participate in the study. Late Exclusion Criteria: The diagnosis of PCP will be reviewed by the Investigator on Day 8 (before dosing the study drug). Participants will be withdrawn from the study if any of the following criteria apply (i.e., participants without a diagnosis of definitive or presumptive PCP on Day 8): 1. Lack of positive P. jirovecii immunofluorescence or PCR of bronchoalveolar lavage, endotracheal aspirates, bronchoscopic tissue biopsy, or induced sputum AND serum β-D-glucan below the positive cut-off value. 2. Serum β-D-glucan below the positive cut-off value in participants in whom collection of a suitable respiratory sample is not possible. 3. Radiographic features on chest CT performed after randomisation not consistent with PCP after taking into account the clinical and microbiological findings.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Co-Trimoxazole

Oral co-trimoxazole or Intravenous (IV) co-trimoxazole for infusion. Anti fungal medication

DRUG

Rezafungin Acetate / Co Trimoxazole

Rezafungin for infusion. Intravenous anti fungal therapy Oral co-trimoxazole or Intravenous (IV) co-trimoxazole for infusion. Anti fungal medication

Locations (6)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
Helen Joseph Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
Global Clinical Trials - Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Pretoria, South Africa
Netcare Umhlanga Medical Centre
Umhlanga, South Africa

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05835479), the sponsor (Mundipharma Research Limited), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05835479 clinical trial studying?

This study aims to generate clinical data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of rezafungin combined with 7 days of co-trimoxazole for treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which would expand the knowledge of clinical use of rezafungin. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05835479?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05835479?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05835479. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05835479. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.