RecruitingPhase 2NCT07525427

Bactericidal Activity of TBD09 in Combination With Other Drugs in Pulmonary Tuberculosis

A Phase 2, Open-Label, Multi-Group, Controlled, Randomized Trial of the Safety, Bactericidal Activity, and Pharmacokinetics of TBD09 in Combination With Other Active Agents in Adults With Drug-Sensitive Pulmonary Tuberculosis


Sponsor

Gates Medical Research Institute

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Apr 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if TBD09 in combination with other active agents in adults with drug sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis has potential to be safe and effective.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria12

  • Age 18-65 years at consent
  • Body weight 35-100 kg at screening
  • Written informed consent obtained
  • Newly diagnosed rifampicin-sensitive pulmonary TB
  • Molecular confirmation of M. tuberculosis on Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra
  • ≥1+ AFB smear or Xpert Ultra low, medium, or high semi-quantitative result
  • Rifampicin sensitivity on molecular test
  • Chest X-ray consistent with TB (Investigator assessment)
  • Able to spontaneously produce sputum
  • Reproductive requirements met
  • Women of childbearing potential: 2 approved contraceptive methods or abstinence
  • Males: contraception or abstinence through 90 days post-dose

Exclusion Criteria25

  • Prior anti-TB treatment for the current TB episode within 60 days
  • Prior medication active against Mtb within 3 months
  • Evidence of extra-thoracic TB, per investigator judgement
  • Prior treatment completion for TB within 3 years
  • or more prior episodes of TB
  • Clinically significant history of or current medical condition posing safety risk
  • If HIV positive:
  • Not on ARVs or taking ARVs for <3 months prior to screening OR
  • CD4+ count <200cells/uL at screening OR
  • HIV viral load >200 copies /mL at screening OR
  • AIDS infection or malignancies
  • Meets any of the following laboratory values during screening:
  • AST, ALT, or ALP ≥2.5× ULN
  • Total bilirubin ≥1.2× ULN
  • eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²
  • Hemoglobin <9.0 g/dL (male) or <8.5 g/dL (female)
  • White blood cell count <2,000/mm³
  • Absolute neutrophil count <800/mm³
  • Platelet count ≤100,000/mm³
  • Positive hepatitis B surface antigen
  • Positive hepatitis C antibody
  • HbA1c ≥8.0%
  • Current or recent systemic immunosuppressive therapy, including corticosteroids
  • Significant drug or alcohol abuse affecting compliance or safety
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, positive pregnancy test, or planning pregnancy shortly after treatment

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Interventions

DRUGBedaquiline, pretomanid and TBD09

Group 1 (30 participants): The combination of TBD09 (100 mg three times weekly, TIW), bedaquiline (200 mg daily, QD), and pretomanid (200 mg QD), 28 days

DRUGBedaquiline, pretomanid and TBD09

Group 2 (30 participants): The combination of TBD09 (100 mg QD), bedaquiline (200 mg QD), and pretomanid (200 mg QD), 28 days

DRUGBedaquiline, pretomanid and TBD09

Group 3 (30 participants): The combination of TBD09 (300 mg QD), bedaquiline (200 mg QD), and pretomanid (200 mg QD), 28 days

DRUGBedaquiline, pretomanid and TBD09

Group 4 (30 participants): The combination of TBD09 (500 mg QD), bedaquiline (200 mg QD), and pretomanid (200 mg QD), 28 days

DRUGBedaquiline, pretomanid and linezolid

Group 5 (30 participants): The combination of linezolid (600 mg QD), bedaquiline (200 mg QD), and pretomanid (200 mg QD), 28 days


Locations(13)

Enhancing Care Foundation at Wentworth Hospital

Durban, Bluff, South Africa

TASK Applied Science - Eden

George, Central, South Africa

Clinical Research and HIV Research Unit (CHRU) @ Helen Joseph Hospital

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Aurum Institute Tembisa

Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa

CHRU @ Isango Lethemba

Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, South Africa

Madibeng Centre for Research

Brits, North West, South Africa

Setshaba Research Center

Pretoria, Soshangue, South Africa

ONE MRI

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

TASK Applied Science - Brookylyn Chest Hospital

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

BioMedical Research Institute - Stellenbosch University @ Tygerberg Hospital

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

UCT Lung Institute

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Synergy Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI)

East London, South Africa

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