A Phase 3 interventional study of Ridinilazole and Vancomycin in Clostridioides Difficile Infection, sponsored by Summit Therapeutics. Completed at 149 sites in 14 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-09.
Sponsored by Summit Therapeutics · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment
Summit is developing ridinilazole as a novel antimicrobial for Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI), formerly known as Clostridium difficile Infection, with the goal of demonstrating an improved Sustained Clinical Response rate in subjects treated with ridinilazole as compared to subjects treated with vancomycin.
A phase 2 proof of concept study, with vancomycin as comparator, demonstrated these attributes with a comparable safety profile. A high fecal concentration of ridinilazole and little systemic exposure were noted.
The rationale for this phase 3 study is to confirm the improvement in sustained clinical response of CDI over vancomycin and to compare the safety and tolerability of ridinilazole to that of vancomycin.
Ridinilazole plasma concentration will be assessed in a subset of patients.
251 studies on the registry are indexed under Clostridium Infections; 51 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 759 is above the median of 64 across 185 interventional studies indexed under Clostridium Infections.
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Exclusion Criteria
Patients are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
Patients that the Investigator feels are inappropriate for the study this would include those;
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ridinilazole 200mg bid
Drug: Ridinilazole
vancomycin 125 mg qid
Drug: Vancomycin
ridinilazole (200 mg bid)
Also known as: 2,2'-di(pyridin-4-yl)-1H,1'H-5,5'-bi(benzimidazole), 2,2'-bis(4-pyridyl)-3H,3'H-5,5'-bibenzimidazole, 2-pyridin-4-yl-6-(2-pyridin-4-yl-3H-benzimidaz
vancomycin (125 mg qid)
Number of Participants With Sustained Clinical Response (SCR) Defined as Clinical Response and no Recurrence of CDI Through 30 Days Post End of Treatment (EOT).
This primary outcome measures the number of participants with Sustained Clinical Response (SCR). SCR is defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 30 days post End of Treatment (EOT). At D40, D70 and D100 the Investigator or medically qualified designee will determine if the patient has a sustained clinical response or experienced RECURRENCE since the previous assessment. The Investigator will assess cure/failure and recurrence based on available information which includes, but is not limited to, improvement from baseline in the number of UBMs, signs \& symptoms of CDI, and the requirement for CDI medication. The Investigator should assess cure/failure in a way that best reflects the Investigator's standard clinical practice.
Time frame: Day 40
Clinical Response
defined as * less than 3 unformed bowel movements (UBMs) for consecutive days and maintained through EOT without further CDI treatment at EOT + 2 days, or * the investigator's assessment that the subject no longer needs specific CDI antimicrobial treatment after completion of the course of study medication.
Time frame: Day 12
Clinical Cure
defined as the resolution of diarrhea (\<3 UBMs in the 1-day period immediately prior to EOT, that is maintained for 2 days after EOT).
Time frame: Day 12
Sustained Clinical Response Over 60 Days
defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 60 days post EOT
Time frame: Day 70
Sustained Clinical Response Over 90 Days
defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 90 days post EOT
Time frame: Day 100
Relative Abundance of the 3 Main Bile Acid Groups (Conjugated Primary, Primary and Secondary Bile Acids) From Baseline to EOT.
This secondary outcome measures the relative abundance of the 3 main Bile Acid Groups (Conjugated Primary, Primary and Secondary Bile Acids) from Baseline to EOT.
Time frame: Day 10
Percentage of Change of α-diversity (Shannon Index) of the Microbiota in Stool Samples From Baseline to EOT.
This secondary outcome measures the percentage of change of α-diversity (Shannon Index) of the microbiota in stool samples from baseline to EOT. Shannon index is a weighted statistic measuring both species richness and evenness. The Shannon Index is calculated by taking the relative abundance of each species and sums the relative abundance times the natural log of the relative abundance for each species. The value is converted into a positive value by times minus one. A higher Shannon Index means higher diversity
Time frame: Day 10
Measure of β-diversity of the Gut Microbiota Between Baseline and EOT Stool Samples (Bray-Curtis Index/Dissimilarity).
This secondary outcome measures the β-diversity of the gut microbiota in stool samples from baseline to EOT. Bray-Curtis index/dissimilarity measures how different two samples are in the microbiome composition. The Bray-Curtis dissimilarity is graded between 0 and 1, where 0 means the two samples have the same composition (that is they share all the species and every species has the same abundance), and 1 means the two samples do not share any species.
Time frame: Day 10
| Milestone | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 370 | 375 |
| Completed | 312 | 327 |
| Not completed | 58 | 48 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 20 | 8 |
| Withdrew: Physician decision | 3 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 2 | 5 |
| Withdrew: Death | 24 | 22 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 6 | 7 |
| Withdrew: Other as indicated in csr | 3 | 3 |
| Withdrew: Sponsor decision | 0 | 1 |
This primary outcome measures the number of participants with Sustained Clinical Response (SCR). SCR is defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 30 days post End of Treatment (EOT). At D40, D70 and D100 the Investigator or medically qualified designee will determine if the patient has a sustained clinical response or experienced RECURRENCE since the previous assessment. The Investigator will assess cure/failure and recurrence based on available information which includes, but is not limited to, improvement from baseline in the number of UBMs, signs \& symptoms of CDI, and the requirement for CDI medication. The Investigator should assess cure/failure in a way that best reflects the Investigator's standard clinical practice.
| Participants | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| SCR based on Clinical Cure | 238 | 225 |
| SCR based on Clinical Cure Failure | 132 | 150 |
defined as * less than 3 unformed bowel movements (UBMs) for consecutive days and maintained through EOT without further CDI treatment at EOT + 2 days, or * the investigator's assessment that the subject no longer needs specific CDI antimicrobial treatment after completion of the course of study medication.
| Participants | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Response | 320 | 346 |
| Clinical Response Failure | 50 | 29 |
defined as the resolution of diarrhea (\<3 UBMs in the 1-day period immediately prior to EOT, that is maintained for 2 days after EOT).
| Participants | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Cure | 275 | 292 |
| Clinical Cure Failure | 95 | 83 |
defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 60 days post EOT
| Participants | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained Clinical Response 60 Days Post EOT | 262 | 258 |
| Sustained Clinical Response 60 Days Post EOT Failure | 108 | 117 |
defined as Clinical Response and no recurrence of CDI through 90 days post EOT
| Participants | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained Clinical Response 90 Days Post EOT | 259 | 249 |
| Sustained Clinical Response 90 Days Post EOT Failure | 111 | 126 |
This secondary outcome measures the relative abundance of the 3 main Bile Acid Groups (Conjugated Primary, Primary and Secondary Bile Acids) from Baseline to EOT.
| percentage of abundance | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Bile Acid Group at Baseline | 33.34 ± 35.68 | 30.25 ± 34.13 |
| Secondary Bile Acid Group at EOT | 38.13 ± 39.63 | 7.87 ± 22.69 |
| Primary Bile Acid Group at Baseline | 55.03 ± 34.06 | 57.44 ± 33.08 |
| Primary Bile Acid Group at EOT | 55.99 ± 38.06 | 65.72 ± 33.90 |
| Conjugated Primary Bile Acid Group at Baseline | 11.64 ± 21.93 | 12.31 ± 21.56 |
| Conjugated Primary Bile Acid Group at EOT | 5.88 ± 15.50 | 26.42 ± 31.62 |
This secondary outcome measures the percentage of change of α-diversity (Shannon Index) of the microbiota in stool samples from baseline to EOT. Shannon index is a weighted statistic measuring both species richness and evenness. The Shannon Index is calculated by taking the relative abundance of each species and sums the relative abundance times the natural log of the relative abundance for each species. The value is converted into a positive value by times minus one. A higher Shannon Index means higher diversity
| percent change in Shannon Index | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Change of α-diversity (Shannon Index) of the Microbiota in Stool Samples From Baseline to EOT. | 37.06 (6.01 to 68.11) | -7.32 (-16.61 to 1.97) |
This secondary outcome measures the β-diversity of the gut microbiota in stool samples from baseline to EOT. Bray-Curtis index/dissimilarity measures how different two samples are in the microbiome composition. The Bray-Curtis dissimilarity is graded between 0 and 1, where 0 means the two samples have the same composition (that is they share all the species and every species has the same abundance), and 1 means the two samples do not share any species.
| Bray-Curtis Index | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
| Measure of β-diversity of the Gut Microbiota Between Baseline and EOT Stool Samples (Bray-Curtis Index/Dissimilarity). | 0.7 (0.68 to 0.72) | 0.81 (0.79 to 0.83) |
Collected over All Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) will be collected from the signing of the informed consent form (ICF) until the D100 End of Study visit. All AEs will be collected from the time and date of first dose of study treatment until the D40 follow-up visit.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDINILAZOLE 200 MG | 26/374 (7%) | 32/374 (8.6%) | 124/374 (33.2%) |
| VANCOMYCIN 125 MG | 24/377 (6.4%) | 30/377 (8%) | 117/377 (31%) |
| Event | RIDINILAZOLE 200 MG | VANCOMYCIN 125 MG |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 pneumoniaInfections and infestations | 3/374 | 3/377 |
| PneumoniaInfections and infestations | 3/374 | 1/377 |
| UrosepsisInfections and infestations | 1/374 | 3/377 |
| Clostridium difficile infectionInfections and infestations | 1/374 | 2/377 |
| Escherichia sepsisInfections and infestations | 0/374 | 2/377 |
| Pulmonary embolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 1/374 | 2/377 |
| Acute myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders | 1/374 | 0/377 |
| AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 1/374 | 0/377 |
| Cardiac failureCardiac disorders | 1/374 | 1/377 |
| Cerebrovascular accidentNervous system disorders | 1/374 | 0/377 |
| Event | RIDINILAZOLE 200 MG | VANCOMYCIN 125 MG |
|---|---|---|
| DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders | 21/374 | 14/377 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 11/374 | 3/377 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 5/374 | 9/377 |
| Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders | 7/374 | 7/377 |
| HypokalaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 7/374 | 3/377 |
| PyrexiaGeneral disorders and administration site conditions | 7/374 | 3/377 |
| AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 6/374 | 6/377 |
| HypertensionVascular disorders | 6/374 | 2/377 |
| ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 1/374 | 6/377 |
| Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders | 5/374 | 0/377 |
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 209 | 213 | 422 |
| >=65 years | 161 | 162 | 323 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 59.1 ± 17.89 | 59.6 ± 17.42 | 59.4 ± 17.64 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 227 | 436 |
| Male | 161 | 148 | 309 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 60 | 100 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 305 | 627 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| White | 333 | 331 | 664 |
| More than one race | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 81 | 87 | 168 |
| Canada | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Europe | 229 | 220 | 449 |
| Mexico | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Brazil | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| Chile | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Argentina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Peru | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Israel | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| South Korea | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Australia | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| BMI(kg/m^2) | Ridinilazole | Vancomycin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 26.64 ± 5.729 | 26.36 ± 5.732 | 26.54 ± 5.748 |
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