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CompletedNCT01936831Updated Feb 17, 2023Results posted

High-Dose Isoniazid Among Adult Patients With Different Genetic Variants of INH-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB)

A Phase 2 interventional study of Isoniazid and Vitamin B6 in Tuberculosis, sponsored by Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections. Completed at 2 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-02-17.

Sponsored by Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
282
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Isoniazid (INH) is a drug commonly used to treat tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. Sometimes, the bacteria that cause TB can become resistant to INH. Resistance means that bacteria have adapted to a drug and are able to live in the presence of the drug. When TB becomes resistant to INH, INH does not work as well at fighting the bacteria. This study treated people with INH-resistant TB with different doses of INH to see if INH can still fight the bacteria if the dose is increased. We evaluated how well the drug works at higher doses for participants who have resistant TB as well as how well the drug works at regular doses for participants who have TB that is not resistant. The study also evaluated the safety and tolerability of the different doses of INH. Tolerability is how well people can put up with the side effects of a drug. Using increased doses of INH to treat TB that is resistant to INH is experimental and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. While there is some evidence that this approach will work, this has not yet been proven.

Read the detailed description

A5312 was a two-stage, two-step, phase IIa, open-label, randomized clinical trial among adult participants with sputum smear positive pulmonary TB evaluating the early bacterial activity (EBA).

No study drug was administered under Step 1. Data collected in Step 1: (a) determined eligibility to Step 2, and (b) allowed characterization of INH MICs in three groups. Groups 1, 2, and 3 consist of participants infected with TB with inhA mutations, with drug susceptible TB (DS-TB), and with TB with katG resistance-conferring mutations, respectively.

Participants enrolled to Step 2 received the study drug, INH, which was given with vitamin B6 >=25 mg daily, by mouth. During both stages, participants in Group 1 who met Step 2 entry criteria were randomized to receive 5, 10, or 15 mg/kg of INH daily for 7 days. During Stage 2, participants in Group 2 who met Step 2 entry criteria received 5 mg/kg of INH daily for 7 days. Under protocol version 3.0 during Stage 2, participants in Group 3 who met Step 2 entry criteria were randomized to receive 15 or 20 mg/kg of INH daily for 7 days. After completion of 7 days of INH alone, participants were referred to begin standard anti-TB chemotherapy according to local guidelines.

In Step 2, prior to initiation of treatment, sputum was collected for quantitative culture on solid medium (for colony forming units (CFU) for Groups 1 and 2 only) and liquid medium (for determination of time to positivity (TTP) for all groups). Sixteen-hour sputum collections were performed daily during INH treatment, as per standard early bacterial activity (EBA) methodology. Sampling for PK analysis was performed at steady state on Day 6 (±1). Safety and tolerability were monitored via clinical evaluations throughout the study and through scheduled laboratory evaluations.

The study consisted of two stages, as follows:

Stage 1-Pilot study to ensure feasibility:

The goal of Stage 1 was to demonstrate feasibility, not treatment efficacy.

Participants were recruited at a single clinical site. All eligible participants entered Step 1 of the study (determination of INH resistance, measurement of INH minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC)). Among Group 1 participants who met the Step 2 entry criteria, 15 participants were randomized 1:1:1 to receive 5, 10, or 15 mg/kg daily of INH for 7 days with evaluations performed as described above.

Stage 1 completed March 26, 2015. A total of 15 Group 1, 44 Group 2, and 12 Group 3 participants were enrolled in Step 1 only during Stage 1. These participants did not receive study treatment. They provided sputum samples for MIC determination.

Stage 2-Main study:

During Stage 2, Group 1 participants who met Step 2 entry criteria were randomized 1:1:1 to receive 5, 10, or 15 mg/kg of INH daily for 7 days. Group 2 participants who met Step 2 entry criteria were enrolled and received INH at a dose of 5 mg/kg daily. Group 3 participants who met Step 2 entry criteria were enrolled and randomized 1:1 to receive INH at a dose of 15 or 20 mg/kg daily.

In Stage 1, Group 1 participants who did not meet Step 2 entry criteria, all Group 2 participants and all Group 3 participants were referred to a local TB program for treatment. In Stage 2, Group 1, 2 and 3 participants who did not meet Step 2 entry criteria, were referred to a local TB program for treatment.

Protocol Versions:

Key differences in protocol versions include the following:

  • Study entry criteria were changed from protocol versions 1.0 to 2.0

    • No longer excluded individuals for antiretroviral therapy use
    • Exclusion of individuals with any MDR-TB treatment with second-line anti-TB drugs was relaxed to exclude only those with more than 7 cumulative days of use.
  • Protocol version 2.0 allowed additional sites to enroll participants.
  • Under protocol versions 1.0 and 2.0, eligible individuals in Group 1 and Group 2 could enroll in Step 1 and Step 2, and eligible individuals in Group 3 could be enrolled in Step 1 only. Under protocol version 3.0, eligible individuals in Group 3 could enroll in Step 1 and Step 2.
  • Early bactericidal activity was described using both solid culture CFU and liquid culture TTP under protocol versions 1.0 and 2.0. Under protocol version 3.0, early bactericidal activity was measured by liquid culture TTP only.
  • There were technical difficulties with measuring the isoniazid minimum inhibitory concentration using 1% agar solution for participants enrolled under protocols versions 1.0 and 2.0. For protocol version 3.0, the Thermo Fisher MYCOTB Sensititre plate was substituted to overcome the technical difficulties.
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Conditions studied

  • Tuberculosis

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In context

Tuberculosis

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This study's enrollment of 282 is above the median of 150 across 820 interventional studies indexed under Tuberculosis.

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Lead sponsor

Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections is the lead sponsor of 70 studies on the registry; 3 are open to participants now.

Of its 7 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 6 (86%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Step 1:

  • New or recurrent pulmonary TB with sputum positive for acid-fast bacilli on direct microscopy of at least grade 1+ (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease [IUATLD] scale) at the study laboratory on at least one pre-treatment sputum sample within 14 days prior to entry.
  • Infected with an M. tuberculosis strain for which Hain GenoType MTBDRplus genotype, performed at the study laboratory within 14 days prior to study entry, reveals one of the following results for INH susceptibility testing:

    • inhA promoter or functional mutation only (Group 1 participants, eligible for Steps 1 and 2)
    • No mutations in the inhA or katG genes (Group 2 participants, eligible for Step 1 and, during Stage 2 of the study, also eligible for Step 2)
    • katG mutation with or without an inhA mutation (Group 3 participants, eligible for Step 1 and, during Stage 2 of the study, also eligible for Step 2)
  • Ability and willingness of the participant or legal guardian/representative to provide .

Inclusion Criteria for Step 2:

  • Entry into Step 1.
  • During Stage 1 of the protocol: inhA promoter or functional mutation only (Group 1).
  • During Stage 2 of the protocol: inhA promoter or functional mutation only (Group 1) OR mutations in neither inhA nor katG genes (Group 2) or mutation in the katG gene, with or without mutations in inhA promoter or functional genes (Group 3).
  • Body weight: 40 kg to 90 kg, inclusive.
  • Laboratory values obtained within 30 days prior to entry:

    • (ANC) >=750 cells/mm\^3
    • >= 7.4 g/dL
    • count >= 50,000/mm\^3
    • (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \<=3 X (ULN)
    • Total \<=2.5 X ULN
  • infection status must be documented as either absent or present, as defined below:

Absence of HIV-1 infection within 30 days prior to Step 2 entry OR HIV-1 infection at any time prior to Step 2 entry.

  • For HIV-positive candidates only: of >=50 cells/mm\^3, performed within 7 days prior to entry at a DAIDS-approved laboratory
  • For females of , negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days prior to entry. Female participants who are participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy must agree to use one reliable non-hormonal method of (condoms or an IUD), or another method (diaphragm or cervical cap) if it is approved by the national regulatory authority and used according to package insert, while receiving study medications.
  • Willingness to be hospitalized for a minimum of 9 consecutive days.
  • Ability to produce an overnight sputum sample of sufficient quality and quantity.

Exclusion Criteria for Step 1:

-There are no exclusion criteria for Step 1.

Exclusion Criteria for Step 2:

-Current treatment with INH or receipt of INH during the 7 days prior to Step 2 entry.

NOTE: Participants who have been started on INH-containing anti-TB treatment and have received this treatment for less than or equal to 2 weeks, but for whom TB drugs have been discontinued because of resistance to INH (with or without resistance to RIF), can participate in the study, but may need to be hospitalized, at the discretion of the investigator, while these drugs wash out; the minimum for these drugs is 7 days.

  • Protocol versions 1.0 and 2.0 only: Any prior history of treatment for MDR-TB with anti-TB drugs. This includes all drugs with anti-TB activity, except INH, RIF, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and streptomycin.
  • Protocol versions 1.0 and 2.0 only: Receipt of more than 7 cumulative days of antibiotics intended for bacterial treatment that may have anti-TB activity, including amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin), linezolid, metronidazole, or drugs from the quinolone class, with any of those days falling within the 14 days prior to Step 1 screening sputum collection.
  • Protocol version 3.0 only: Receipt of more than 7 cumulative days of second-line anti-TB drugs (including all drugs with anti-TB activity, except INH, RIF, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and streptomycin) and/or antibiotics intended for bacterial treatment that may have anti-TB activity, including amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin), linezolid, metronidazole, or drugs from the quinolone class, with any of those days falling within the 14 days prior to Step 1 screening sputum collection. The minimum washout period for these drugs is 7 days prior to Step 2 pre-entry sputum collection.
  • Known exposure to a person diagnosed with extensively drug-resistant (XDR)-TB or known personal diagnosis of XDR-TB in the past.
  • Protocol version 1.0: For HIV+ participants only: Current treatment, or treatment within 30 days prior to entry, with antiretroviral therapy (ART) or expected to initiate ART within 8 days after Step 2 entry. Prior receipt of ART for the prevention of mother-to-child-transmission is not exclusionary.
  • Breastfeeding.
  • Known allergy/sensitivity to INH.
  • score \<60 or poor general condition where any delay in full TB treatment cannot be tolerated in the opinion of the investigator (at screening).
  • Any of the following co-morbidities, complications, or underlying medical conditions:

    • Known current neurological TB (eg, TB of the spine, TB meningitis)
    • Peripheral neuropathy >=Grade 2 within 14 days prior to entry
    • Current or history of epilepsy, defined as seizure disorder requiring current treatment with an antiepileptic medicine or history of any seizures within the prior year
  • Any condition as determined by physical examination, medical history, laboratory data, or chest x-ray which, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with participation in the study.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(14)

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Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)

The number of neutrophils, white blood cells that help fight infection, in a given amount of blood. Too few raises the risk of infection.

It is a count, not a percentage of the white cells. Limits are written in units that mean the same: ≥ 1.5 × 10⁹/L is ≥ 1,500 per mm³ (µL). Each lab has its own reference range.

Hemoglobin (Hb)

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).

Platelets

Blood cells that help blood clot. Too few raises the risk of bleeding and bruising. A usual adult range is about 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000 per µL); each lab has its own reference range.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

ULN (upper limit of normal)

The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.

“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system.

Many studies now accept people whose HIV is controlled on treatment, judged by the viral load and the CD4 count. Check the limits this study sets.

CD4 count

The number of CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell, in a given amount of blood. It is used to follow how well the immune system is doing in HIV.

Reproductive potential

Able to have children. For women this usually means from the first period until menopause, unless permanently unable to through surgery; for men, unless permanently sterile. Read who the line is about — participants, women, men, or their partners.

Criteria about it usually ask for contraception during the study and for a time after it.

Contraception

Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.

Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.

Washout period

A planned gap after a treatment, so that its effects can lessen before the study treatment or a study assessment. Ask the study team and the doctor who prescribed it before changing any medicine.

Line of therapy

A line of therapy is one course of treatment, which may combine several drugs. First-line is the first course given; second-line follows when that stops working or is not tolerated.

“Two prior lines” means two courses that count separately under the study’s rules — not simply two drugs. Ask the study team if you are unsure how yours are counted.

Karnofsky performance status (KPS)

A 0–100 scale of how well someone can carry out everyday activities. 100 is no complaints and no signs of illness; 70 is able to look after yourself but not to work or keep up normal activity; 50 is needing considerable help and frequent medical care.

Studies often ask for 60 or 70 and above. Your doctor gives the score.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
282 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group 1: 5mg Cohort

    Group 1 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with an inhA mutation only. 5 mg cohort received Isoniazid 5 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

  • Experimental
    Group 1: 10mg Cohort

    Group 1 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with an inhA mutation only. 10 mg cohort received Isoniazid 10 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

  • Experimental
    Group 1: 15mg Cohort

    Group 1 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with an inhA mutation only. 15 mg cohort received Isoniazid 15 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

  • Active comparator
    Group 2: 5mg Cohort

    Group 2 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with neither inhA nor katG mutations. All Group 2 participants received Isoniazid 5 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

  • Experimental
    Group 3: 15mg Cohort

    Group 3 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with a katG mutation with or without an inhA mutation. 15mg cohort received Isoniazid 15 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

  • Experimental
    Group 3: 20mg Cohort

    Group 3 participants had an M. tuberculosis strain with a katG mutation with or without an inhA mutation. 20mg cohort received Isoniazid 20 mg/kg daily plus vitamin B6 \>=25 mg daily for 7 days

    Drug: Isoniazid · Dietary Supplement: Vitamin B6

Interventions

  • INH was available in 100 mg tablets. INH was administered orally daily in the morning on an empty stomach. Doses of INH were given according to the weight bands and by cohort.

    Also known as: INH

  • Dietary supplementVitamin B6

    Drug pages: Vitamin B 6 · Pyridoxine

    Vitamin B6 was administered at \>= 25 mg daily and was obtained locally for use by study participants.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Daily Change in log10 Colony-forming Unit (CFU)

    Negative daily change in log10 CFU indicate decreases in bacterial burden over the 7 day period. Defined as EBA0-7(CFU) = \[Day 7 log10 CFU per mL - baseline log10 CFU per mL\]/7. The baseline measure is the mean of the pre-entry visit and entry visit sputum colony counts.

    Time frame: Measured at baseline and Day 7

  2. Daily Change in Time to Positivity (TTP)

    The time to positivity (TTP) measures growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis using MGIT assay in hours. Higher values of daily change in TTP indicate greater decrease in bacterial burden over the 7 day period and is therefore better. Daily change is defined as EBA0-7(TTP) = \[Day 7 TTP - Baseline TTP\]/7. Baseline is the mean of the pre-entry visit and entry visit TTPs.

    Time frame: Measured at baseline and Day 7

  3. INH PK Parameter Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC 0-24 Hours)

    AUC 0-24h defines area under the concentration-time curve over the period of 24 hours post-dose, estimated through non-compartmental methods using the linear trapezoidal rule.

    Time frame: Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.

  4. Number of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Drug-related Adverse Clinical or Laboratory Events

    Post-entry, all new diagnoses, signs/symptoms and laboratory events of ≥Grade 2 that were assessed by the site as drug related. The DAIDS AE Grading Table (V1.0) and EAE Manual (V2.0) were used.

    Time frame: Measured from entry through Day 21

Secondary outcomes

  1. INH PK Parameter Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin)

    Cmin defines minimum concentration observed over the 24 hours of the INH dosing interval.

    Time frame: Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.

  2. INH PK Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

    Cmax defines maximum concentration observed over the 24 hours of the INH dosing interval.

    Time frame: Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.

  3. INH Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Against M. Tuberculosis Isolates

    MIC are determined by phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (DST) based on spot sputum collected at Step 1 Day 0. For group 3 participants shown, MIC was tested using Thermofisher Sensititre MYCOTB plates.

    Time frame: Day 0

  4. Proportions of Participants Estimated to Have a Drop in log10 CFU/mL at or Above 0.65 log10 CFU/mL.

    Proportions of participants obtained through simulation using the estimated model who have a drop in log10 CFU/mL at or above the threshold of 0.65 log10 CFU/mL; 0.65 is half the drop in log10 CFU/mL observed in participants with DS-TB (Group 2) on day 7. A total of 10000 simulated pseudo-participants per arm were used based on data from the study participants. The NAT2 genotype distribution was based only on Group 1 and 2 participants since NAT2 genotype data was not available for Group 3. The simulations were run repeatedly. The point estimate of the proportion was based on the median proportion of the pseudo-individuals across the repeated simulations and the 90% confidence interval used the 5th and 95th percentiles of the proportion across the repeated simulations.

    Time frame: From baseline through day 7

  5. Daily Change in log10 CFU Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models

    Negative daily change in log10 CFU indicate decreases in bacterial burden over the time period. The mean CFU are estimated using all values by fitting a biphasic regression models for each participant. The daily change for the first two days of treatment was calculated as EBA0-2 (CFU)= \[Day 2 log10 CFU per mL - baseline log10 CFU per mL\]/2. The daily change from day 2 to day 7 was calculated as EBA2-7 (CFU)= \[Day 7 log10 CFU per mL - Day 2 log10 CFU per mL\]/5. Baseline is the average of pre-entry and entry visits.

    Time frame: At baseline, day 2, and day 7

  6. Daily Change in TTP Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models

    The time to positivity (TTP) measures growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis using MGIT assay in hours. Higher values of daily change in TTP indicate greater decrease in bacterial burden over the time period and is therefore better. The mean log transformed TTP are estimated using all values by fitting a biphasic regression models for each participant. The daily change over the first two days of treatment is calculated as EBA0-2 (TTP)= \[Day 2 TTP - baseline TTP\]/2. The daily change from Day 2 to Day 7 is calculated as EBA2-7 (TTP)= \[Day 7 TTP - Day 2 TTP\]/5. Baseline is the average of pre-evaluation and entry visits.

    Time frame: At baseline, day 2, and day 7

  7. EBA Measured by Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Linear or Nonlinear Models When the Number of Phases Differs Between Every Dosing Cohort

    Both TTPs and log10 CFU from the pre-evaluation and entry visits averaged and treated as the baseline TTP and log10 CFU for each participant. This outcome was included for analysis if the number of phases differed between every dosing cohort. Since the number of phases did not differ between dosing cohorts, this outcome was not measured.

    Time frame: From baseline through day 7

  8. Mean EBA Measured by Ratio of the Following Areas: Numerator = AUC of Observed log10 CFU Over 7 Days and Denominator = Baseline log10 CFU for Every Dosing Cohort in Groups 1 and 2

    This approach utilizes the area between baseline CFU per mL and the CFU curve for each participant, as measured using the trapezoidal rule. This outcome was included for analysis if the number of phases differed between every dosing cohort. Since the number of phases did not differ between dosing cohorts, this outcome was not measured.

    Time frame: From baseline through day 7

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Results

Posted Feb 17, 2023

Participant flow

No drug was administered under Step 1. Data collected in Step 1 determined eligibility to Step 2. Participants in Steps 1 and 2 were enrolled from August 2014 to September 2021 at 2 non-US clinical research sites.

Step 1: Group Identification
Participant flow — Step 1: Group Identification
MilestoneGroup 1: inhA MutationGroup 2: Neither inhA Nor katG MutationsGroup 3: katG MutationGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
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Step 2: Arm Randomization
Participant flow — Step 2: Arm Randomization
MilestoneGroup 1: inhA MutationGroup 2: Neither inhA Nor katG MutationsGroup 3: katG MutationGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
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Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject000001000

Outcome measures

PrimaryDaily Change in log10 Colony-forming Unit (CFU)

Negative daily change in log10 CFU indicate decreases in bacterial burden over the 7 day period. Defined as EBA0-7(CFU) = \[Day 7 log10 CFU per mL - baseline log10 CFU per mL\]/7. The baseline measure is the mean of the pre-entry visit and entry visit sputum colony counts.

Time frame:
Measured at baseline and Day 7
Reported as:
Mean · log10 CFU per mL sputum per day
Daily Change in log10 Colony-forming Unit (CFU)
log10 CFU per mL sputum per dayGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg Cohort
Daily Change in log10 Colony-forming Unit (CFU)-0.06 ± 0.14-0.18 ± 0.12-0.21 ± 0.15-0.15 ± 0.11
PrimaryDaily Change in Time to Positivity (TTP)

The time to positivity (TTP) measures growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis using MGIT assay in hours. Higher values of daily change in TTP indicate greater decrease in bacterial burden over the 7 day period and is therefore better. Daily change is defined as EBA0-7(TTP) = \[Day 7 TTP - Baseline TTP\]/7. Baseline is the mean of the pre-entry visit and entry visit TTPs.

Time frame:
Measured at baseline and Day 7
Reported as:
Mean · hours per day
Daily Change in Time to Positivity (TTP)
hours per dayGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
Daily Change in Time to Positivity (TTP)3 ± 88 ± 610 ± 810 ± 42.0 ± 7.94.6 ± 7.9
PrimaryINH PK Parameter Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC 0-24 Hours)

AUC 0-24h defines area under the concentration-time curve over the period of 24 hours post-dose, estimated through non-compartmental methods using the linear trapezoidal rule.

Time frame:
Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.
Reported as:
Median · ug*hr/mL
INH PK Parameter Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC 0-24 Hours)
ug*hr/mLGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
INH PK Parameter Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC 0-24 Hours)14.05 (9.27 to 28.73)53.08 (23.65 to 67.26)50.24 (42.24 to 89.71)10.47 (8.04 to 18.09)54.13 (37.86 to 92.57)70.54 (66.39 to 89.64)
PrimaryNumber of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Drug-related Adverse Clinical or Laboratory Events

Post-entry, all new diagnoses, signs/symptoms and laboratory events of ≥Grade 2 that were assessed by the site as drug related. The DAIDS AE Grading Table (V1.0) and EAE Manual (V2.0) were used.

Time frame:
Measured from entry through Day 21
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Drug-related Adverse Clinical or Laboratory Events
ParticipantsGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
Number of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Drug-related Adverse Clinical or Laboratory Events040110
SecondaryINH PK Parameter Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin)

Cmin defines minimum concentration observed over the 24 hours of the INH dosing interval.

Time frame:
Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.
Reported as:
Median · ug/mL
INH PK Parameter Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin)
ug/mLGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
INH PK Parameter Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin)0.053 (0.053 to 0.053)0.053 (0.053 to 0.179)0.053 (0.053 to 0.099)0.053 (0.053 to 0.053)0.053 (0.053 to 0.329)0.053 (0.053 to 0.221)
SecondaryINH PK Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

Cmax defines maximum concentration observed over the 24 hours of the INH dosing interval.

Time frame:
Intensive INH PK samples collected on Day 6 of INH initiation at sample times pre-dose, 0.5h, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 12h and 24h post-dose.
Reported as:
Median · ug/mL
INH PK Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
ug/mLGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
INH PK Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)5.26 (4.41 to 7.13)10.4 (8.26 to 11.90)15.1 (12.30 to 17.90)4.55 (3.62 to 6.00)15 (13.05 to 20.10)22.15 (18.10 to 23.75)
SecondaryINH Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Against M. Tuberculosis Isolates

MIC are determined by phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (DST) based on spot sputum collected at Step 1 Day 0. For group 3 participants shown, MIC was tested using Thermofisher Sensititre MYCOTB plates.

Time frame:
Day 0
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
INH Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Against M. Tuberculosis Isolates
ParticipantsStep 1 Group 3 Version 3
0.03 μg/mL1
0.06 μg/mL0
0.12 μg/mL0
0.25 μg/mL0
0.5 μg/mL0
1 μg/mL1
2 μg/mL4
4 μg/mL9
>4 μg/mL3
SecondaryProportions of Participants Estimated to Have a Drop in log10 CFU/mL at or Above 0.65 log10 CFU/mL.

Proportions of participants obtained through simulation using the estimated model who have a drop in log10 CFU/mL at or above the threshold of 0.65 log10 CFU/mL; 0.65 is half the drop in log10 CFU/mL observed in participants with DS-TB (Group 2) on day 7. A total of 10000 simulated pseudo-participants per arm were used based on data from the study participants. The NAT2 genotype distribution was based only on Group 1 and 2 participants since NAT2 genotype data was not available for Group 3. The simulations were run repeatedly. The point estimate of the proportion was based on the median proportion of the pseudo-individuals across the repeated simulations and the 90% confidence interval used the 5th and 95th percentiles of the proportion across the repeated simulations.

Time frame:
From baseline through day 7
Reported as:
Median · proportion of simulated participants
Proportions of Participants Estimated to Have a Drop in log10 CFU/mL at or Above 0.65 log10 CFU/mL.
proportion of simulated participantsGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
Proportions of Participants Estimated to Have a Drop in log10 CFU/mL at or Above 0.65 log10 CFU/mL.0.17 (0.00 to 0.60)0.50 (0.06 to 0.84)0.64 (0.18 to 0.91)0.88 (0.78 to 0.99)0.01 (0.00 to 0.30)0.05 (0.00 to 0.41)
SecondaryDaily Change in log10 CFU Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models

Negative daily change in log10 CFU indicate decreases in bacterial burden over the time period. The mean CFU are estimated using all values by fitting a biphasic regression models for each participant. The daily change for the first two days of treatment was calculated as EBA0-2 (CFU)= \[Day 2 log10 CFU per mL - baseline log10 CFU per mL\]/2. The daily change from day 2 to day 7 was calculated as EBA2-7 (CFU)= \[Day 7 log10 CFU per mL - Day 2 log10 CFU per mL\]/5. Baseline is the average of pre-entry and entry visits.

Time frame:
At baseline, day 2, and day 7
Reported as:
Mean · log10 CFU per mL sputum per day
Daily Change in log10 CFU Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models
log10 CFU per mL sputum per dayGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg Cohort
EBA(0-2)-0.23 ± 0.30-0.17 ± 0.22-0.13 ± 0.39-0.41 ± 0.33
EBA(2-7)-0.01 ± 0.15-0.17 ± 0.13-0.25 ± 0.17-0.07 ± 0.19
SecondaryDaily Change in TTP Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models

The time to positivity (TTP) measures growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis using MGIT assay in hours. Higher values of daily change in TTP indicate greater decrease in bacterial burden over the time period and is therefore better. The mean log transformed TTP are estimated using all values by fitting a biphasic regression models for each participant. The daily change over the first two days of treatment is calculated as EBA0-2 (TTP)= \[Day 2 TTP - baseline TTP\]/2. The daily change from Day 2 to Day 7 is calculated as EBA2-7 (TTP)= \[Day 7 TTP - Day 2 TTP\]/5. Baseline is the average of pre-evaluation and entry visits.

Time frame:
At baseline, day 2, and day 7
Reported as:
Mean · hours per day
Daily Change in TTP Measured by Early- (EBA0-2) and Late-phase (EBA2-7) Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Nonlinear Models
hours per dayGroup 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg Cohort
EBA(0-2)7.78 ± 17.2211.03 ± 6.407.35 ± 14.7322.39 ± 11.442.91 ± 3.57-1.36 ± 7.59
EBA(2-7)1.77 ± 9.615.45 ± 7.3912.01 ± 8.295.09 ± 6.432.69 ± 12.215.45 ± 8.36
SecondaryEBA Measured by Individual-based Parameter Estimates From Linear or Nonlinear Models When the Number of Phases Differs Between Every Dosing Cohort

Both TTPs and log10 CFU from the pre-evaluation and entry visits averaged and treated as the baseline TTP and log10 CFU for each participant. This outcome was included for analysis if the number of phases differed between every dosing cohort. Since the number of phases did not differ between dosing cohorts, this outcome was not measured.

Time frame:
From baseline through day 7

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryMean EBA Measured by Ratio of the Following Areas: Numerator = AUC of Observed log10 CFU Over 7 Days and Denominator = Baseline log10 CFU for Every Dosing Cohort in Groups 1 and 2

This approach utilizes the area between baseline CFU per mL and the CFU curve for each participant, as measured using the trapezoidal rule. This outcome was included for analysis if the number of phases differed between every dosing cohort. Since the number of phases did not differ between dosing cohorts, this outcome was not measured.

Time frame:
From baseline through day 7

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Adverse events

Collected over Measured from baseline through Day 21. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Group 1- INH 5mg0/13 (0%)0/13 (0%)12/13 (92.3%)
Group 1- INH 10mg0/14 (0%)1/14 (7.1%)14/14 (100%)
Group 1- INH 15mg0/16 (0%)0/16 (0%)15/16 (93.8%)
Group 2- INH 5mg0/16 (0%)1/16 (6.3%)16/16 (100%)
Group 3- INH 15mg0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)11/11 (100%)
Group 3- INH 20mg0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)10/10 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventGroup 1- INH 5mgGroup 1- INH 10mgGroup 1- INH 15mgGroup 2- INH 5mgGroup 3- INH 15mgGroup 3- INH 20mg
Pneumothorax spontaneousRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/131/140/160/160/110/10
PneumothoraxRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/130/140/161/160/110/10
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Most frequent other events
EventGroup 1- INH 5mgGroup 1- INH 10mgGroup 1- INH 15mgGroup 2- INH 5mgGroup 3- INH 15mgGroup 3- INH 20mg
Blood albumin decreasedInvestigations11/1314/1415/1616/1611/1110/10
Haemoglobin decreasedInvestigations4/136/145/164/166/114/10
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/135/144/164/160/111/10
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations1/133/145/162/160/110/10
Blood alkaline phosphatase increasedInvestigations1/133/144/161/160/113/10
Drug-induced liver injuryHepatobiliary disorders0/132/140/160/160/110/10
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/132/140/160/160/110/10
Blood albuminInvestigations0/130/140/160/160/111/10
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/130/140/160/161/110/10
Blood potassium decreasedInvestigations0/130/140/160/161/110/10

Baseline characteristics

All participants

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Median31 (20 to 58)32 (20 to 58)34 (18 to 55)30 (19 to 58)36 (23 to 61)39 (20 to 54)36 (19 to 59)32 (18 to 63)35 (18 to 62)35 (18 to 63)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Female33643326272297
Male1011101287414244185
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
White Non-Hispanic0001101003
Black Non-Hispanic131416151010666966279
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Haiti00007500214
South Africa1314161645676964268
Karnofsky Score
Karnofsky Score(units on a scale)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Median90 (70 to 90)90 (70 to 90)80 (70 to 90)90 (80 to 90)80 (70 to 90)90 (80 to 90)———90 (70 to 90)
BMI
BMI(kg/m^2)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Median18.1 (16.2 to 30.9)17.7 (14.6 to 23.6)18.5 (15.4 to 30.1)18.0 (15.2 to 29.7)19.3 (16.0 to 24.4)17.6 (14.5 to 24.3)———18.1 (14.5 to 30.9)
HIV Status
HIV Status(Participants)Group 1: 5mg CohortGroup 1: 10mg CohortGroup 1: 15mg CohortGroup 2: 5mg CohortGroup 3: 15mg CohortGroup 3: 20mg CohortStep 1 Group 1Step 1 Group 2Step 1 Group 3Total
Living without HIV1111121398———64
Living with HIV234322———16
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Study locations

2 sites
  • GHESKIO Institute of Infectious Diseases and Reproductive Health (GHESKIO - IMIS) CRS (31730)
    Port Au Prince, Haiti
  • TASK Applied Science CRS (31718)
    Bellville, 7531, South Africa
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References and documents

Publications

  • Gausi K, Ignatius EH, Sun X, Kim S, Moran L, Wiesner L, von Groote-Bidlingmaier F, Hafner R, Donahue K, Vanker N, Rosenkranz SL, Swindells S, Diacon AH, Nuermberger EL, Dooley KE, Denti P. A Semimechanistic Model of the Bactericidal Activity of High-Dose Isoniazid against Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 Dec 1;204(11):1327-1335. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202103-0534OC. PubMed 34403326 ↗
  • Dooley KE, Miyahara S, von Groote-Bidlingmaier F, Sun X, Hafner R, Rosenkranz SL, Ignatius EH, Nuermberger EL, Moran L, Donahue K, Swindells S, Vanker N, Diacon AH; A5312 Study Team. Early Bactericidal Activity of Different Isoniazid Doses for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (INHindsight): A Randomized, Open-Label Clinical Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2020 Jun 1;201(11):1416-1424. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201910-1960OC. PubMed 31945300 ↗

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 17, 2023, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01936831
Lead sponsor
Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 6, 2013
Start date
Aug 13, 2014
Primary completion
Sep 22, 2021
Completion
Oct 6, 2021
Results posted
Feb 17, 2023
Last update
Feb 17, 2023

Study contacts

Andreas H Diacon, MD, PhD
study chair · TASK Clinical Research Center CRS, Karl Bremer Hospital
Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD
study chair · Johns Hopkins Adult AIDS CRS

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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