Comparing omadacycline and moxifloxacin for treating pneumonia in adults

A Phase 3b Randomized, Double-blind, Multi-center Study to Compare the Safety and Efficacy of Omadacycline IV/PO to Moxifloxacin IV/PO for Treating Adult Subjects With Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP)

PHASE3 · Zai Lab (Hong Kong), Ltd. · NCT06162286

This study is testing whether a new antibiotic called omadacycline works better than moxifloxacin for treating pneumonia in adults in China.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorZai Lab (Hong Kong), Ltd. (industry)
Locations40 sites (Beijing and 39 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06162286 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of omadacycline compared to moxifloxacin in treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in Chinese adults. It is a Phase 3b randomized, double-blind, multi-center study designed to confirm the results of a previous global trial in a different ethnic population. Participants will receive either omadacycline or moxifloxacin through intravenous or oral administration, and their clinical outcomes will be monitored. The study focuses on patients exhibiting specific symptoms and vital sign abnormalities associated with CABP.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who exhibit symptoms and vital sign abnormalities indicative of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

Not a fit: Patients who have received antibacterial treatment within 24 hours prior to randomization may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective alternative treatment for CABP, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar antibiotic comparisons, but this study aims to confirm findings in a specific ethnic population, making it a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written and signed informed consent obtained before any protocol specific assessment is performed.
2. Male or female, ages 18 years or older.
3. Has at least 3 of the following symptoms:

   * Cough
   * Production of purulent sputum
   * Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
   * Chest pain
4. Has at least 2 of the following abnormal vital signs:

   * Fever or hypothermia documented by the investigator (temperature \> 38.0°C or \< 36.0°C)
   * Hypotension with systolic blood pressure (SBP) \< 90 mmHg
   * Heart rate (HR) \> 90 beats per minute (bpm)
   * Respiratory rate (RR) \> 20 breaths/minute

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Has received antibacterial treatment \>24hr within the 72hr window prior to randomization.

   Subjects may be eligible despite prior antibacterial therapy if they had been treated with short action time antimicrobial for ≤24h, or if they have received \> 48 hours of prior systemic antibacterial therapy for the current episode of CABP with unequivocal clinical evidence of treatment failure.
2. Is known or suspected to have CABP caused by a pathogen that may be resistant to either test article (eg, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pneumocystis jiroveci, obligate anaerobes, mycobacteria, fungal pathogens).
3. Suspected or confirmed empyema (a parapneumonic pleural effusion is not an exclusion criteria) or lung abscess.

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Where this trial is running

Beijing and 39 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.