Amphotericin B for Breakthrough Fungal Infections After Triazole Prophylaxis in Hematological Patients

April 26, 2026 updated by: Xiao-Jun Huang, Peking University People's Hospital

A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Breakthrough Invasive Fungal Disease in Hematological Patients Receiving Triazole Prophylaxis

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if amphotericin B works to treat breakthrough invasive fungal disease (IFD) in patients with hematological diseases who have received azole-based prophylaxis. It will also learn about the safety of amphotericin B in this population.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. What is the overall response rate (complete remission + partial remission) of amphotericin B in treating breakthrough IFD after azole prophylaxis?
  2. What medical problems do participants have when taking amphotericin B?
  3. What is the 6-week (42-day) overall survival rate after starting treatment?

This is a single-arm, prospective study. Participants will:

  1. Receive intravenous liposomal amphotericin B (3-5 mg/kg daily) for 4-6 weeks.
  2. Undergo weekly clinical and laboratory assessments, including serum G/GM tests, microbiology tests, and imaging (CT) at 2, 4, and 6 weeks.
  3. Have safety monitoring including liver and kidney function, electrolytes, and ECG.
  4. Be followed for treatment response and survival.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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15

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • China
    • Beijing Municipality
      • Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
        • Peking University People's Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 years old.
  2. Diagnosed with hematological diseases and receiving triazole prophylaxis.
  3. Confirmed or suspected breakthrough invasive fungal disease (IFD) according to EORTC/MSG 2020 criteria.
  4. Able to understand and sign the informed consent form voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Severe liver or renal dysfunction (ALT/AST > 3×ULN, Cr > 2×ULN).
  2. Known allergy to amphotericin B or any component of the study drug.
  3. Pregnant or lactating women.
  4. Severe underlying diseases with expected survival < 3 months.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Amphotericin B Treatment
Drug: Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal drug used to treat breakthrough fungal infections. The dosage and duration will be determined based on pathogen results and clinical guidelines.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Overall Response Rate of Antifungal Therapy at 6 Weeks (42 Days)
Time Frame: 6 weeks (42 days) after treatment initiation
The overall response rate will be assessed at 6 weeks (42 days) after the initiation of amphotericin B treatment, evaluated according to the EORTC/MSG 2020 criteria for invasive fungal disease, including complete response, partial response, stable disease, and progressive disease.
6 weeks (42 days) after treatment initiation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Overall Survival Rate at 6 Weeks
Time Frame: 6 weeks (42 days) after treatment initiation
Proportion of participants alive at 6 weeks (42 days) after initiation of amphotericin B therapy.
6 weeks (42 days) after treatment initiation
Change in serum G test level
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Change from baseline in serum (1,3)-β-D-glucan level. Unit of measure: pg/mL.
From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Change in serum GM test level
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Change from baseline in serum galactomannan test value. Unit of measure: ug/L.
From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Microbiological clearance
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Proportion of participants with negative conversion of baseline positive microbiological evidence (e.g., blood culture, sputum culture, mNGS, or site smear/culture).
From enrollment to the end of 6-week treatment
Change in chest CT findings
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks after treatment initiation
Change from baseline in chest CT lesion characteristics (e.g., reduction in size, new lesions, complete resolution).
Baseline to 6 weeks after treatment initiation
Proportion of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs)
Time Frame: From first dose to 30 days after last dose.
Proportion of participants experiencing any AE, graded according to WHO toxicity criteria (grade 3 or higher AEs leading to drug discontinuation).
From first dose to 30 days after last dose.
Proportion of participants discontinuing amphotericin B due to adverse events
Time Frame: During treatment period (up to 6 weeks).
Proportion of participants who permanently stop amphotericin B because of any AE.
During treatment period (up to 6 weeks).
Change in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change from baseline in ALT level. Unit of measure: U/L.
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change in serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change from baseline in AST level. Unit of measure: U/L.
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change in serum total bilirubin
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change from baseline in total bilirubin level. Unit of measure: μmol/L.
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change in serum creatinine
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Description: Change from baseline in serum creatinine level. Unit of measure: μmol/L.
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change in serum electrolyte levels (potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium)
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change from baseline in serum levels of potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Each electrolyte will be reported separately as absolute change (mmol/L) from baseline.
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (twice weekly).
Change in electrocardiogram (ECG) findings
Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (weekly).
Change from baseline in ECG parameters (e.g., QTc interval).
Baseline to end of treatment up to 6 weeks (weekly).

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Peking University People's Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

Study Start

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April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 31, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 12, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 26, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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April 30, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

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April 30, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 26, 2026

Last Verified

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April 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • PKUPH20260411

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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