A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Meropenem and Pralurbactam in HABP/VABP

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Active-Controlled, Parallel, Phase Ⅲ Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Meropenem and Pralurbactam for Injection Compared to Ceftazidime and Avibactam Sodium for Injection in Subjects With Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Meropenem and Pralurbactam in HABP/VABP (NCT07327619) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia, sponsored by Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Meropenem and Pralurbactam for Injection in Subjects with HABP/VABP. The primary objective is to demonstrate non-inferiority of Meropenem and Pralurbactam to Ceftazidime and Avibactam Sodium for Injection. This study is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study. The total duration of the study will be approximately 32 days including screening and follow-up.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory 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.

A target enrollment of 420 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 1\. Male or female participants ≥18 and ≤80 years of age 2\. have a diagnosis of HAP/VAP. 3\. have systemic signs and respiratory signs or symptoms of HAP/VAP. 4\. New or worsening infiltrate on chest X-ray/CT obtained within 48 hours prior to screening. 5\. The estimated survival time is at lest 28 days. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 1\. Diagnosed or suspected CAP, Atypical pneumonias, Viral pneumonia or Chemical pneumonia. 2\. The total duration of antibiotic exposure for antibiotics whose administration begins in the 72 hours is longer than 24 hours. 3\. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score \>30. 4\. Allergic to any carbapenem, cephalosporin, penicillin, metronidazole disodium phosphate, other beta-lactam drugs or other beta-lactamase inhibitors and their auxiliary materials. 5\. Those who have a history of drug abuse or drug abuse within 6 months before screening. 6\. Those who participated in other clinical trials within 28 days before randomization and used any test drugs or medical devices. 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\. Male or female participants ≥18 and ≤80 years of age 2\. have a diagnosis of HAP/VAP. 3\. have systemic signs and respiratory signs or symptoms of HAP/VAP. 4\. New or worsening infiltrate on chest X-ray/CT obtained within 48 hours prior to screening. 5\. The estimated survival time is at lest 28 days. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Diagnosed or suspected CAP, Atypical pneumonias, Viral pneumonia or Chemical pneumonia. 2\. The total duration of antibiotic exposure for antibiotics whose administration begins in the 72 hours is longer than 24 hours. 3\. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score \>30. 4\. Allergic to any carbapenem, cephalosporin, penicillin, metronidazole disodium phosphate, other beta-lactam drugs or other beta-lactamase inhibitors and their auxiliary materials. 5\. Those who have a history of drug abuse or drug abuse within 6 months before screening. 6\. Those who participated in other clinical trials within 28 days before randomization and used any test drugs or medical devices.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Meropenem and Pralurbactam

3g，q8h，120min infusion

DRUG

Ceftazidime-avibactam

2.5g，q8h，120min infusion

Locations (1)

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.

Hunan University Of Medicine General Hospital

Huaihua, Hunan, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07327619), the sponsor (Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), 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 NCT07327619 clinical trial studying?

Who can participate in NCT07327619?

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 NCT07327619?

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 NCT07327619. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07327619. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.