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Efficacy of Temocillin Compared to Standard of Care in the Treatment of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infections (TEMtoGo)

keskiviikko 17. kesäkuuta 2026 päivittänyt: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Efficacy of Temocillin Compared to Standard of Care in the Treatment of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infections : A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng) infections are common and increasing in incidence. Treatment with a third generation cephalosporin, i.e ceftriaxone 1g, single dose, intramuscular (IM), is recommended as a first line treatment. Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic with high impact on the intestinal microbiota associated with the acquisition of multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Enterobacteracerales (ESBL-E). Among populations at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI), the colonization rate of ESBL-E is particularly high, up to 30%, implying (i) a risk of transmission within the community and (ii) a risk of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms, which are difficult to treat. Temocillin, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic is known for its low ecological impact, appears to be a highly promising option. Ng strains currently circulating in France appear to be sensitive to it. Thus, temocillin could be as effective as ceftriaxone to treat Ng infections while avoiding the deleterious impact of broad-spectrum β-lactams on the acquisition of multidrug-resistant bacteria by patients

Tutkimuksen yleiskatsaus

Yksityiskohtainen kuvaus

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global public health issue. Ng infections are highly prevalent, with 100,000 cases reported in Europe in 2023, over 50% in men who have sex with men (MSM). Globally, WHO (World Health Organization) estimated 82.4 million new cases in 2020 among individuals aged 15-49, with incidence rates of 19 per 1000 women and 23 per 1000 men.

In France, Ng infections have been rising since the 2000s, particularly in MSM, with positivity rates 5-6 times higher than in heterosexual men and 7 times higher than in heterosexual women. Infections are mostly asymptomatic (~95%), though urethritis, cervicitis, proctitis, arthritis, and disseminated infections can occur.

Ng rapidly develops antimicrobial resistance due to genetic plasticity. Multidrug-resistant strains have emerged globally, but in France nearly all strains remain ceftriaxone-sensitive, with only 0.2% resistant in 2022. Standard treatment is ceftriaxone 1 g IM, a critical antibiotic impacting microbiota, and the only effective current option. Vaccine development is ongoing: the Bexsero vaccine showed 22% efficacy in reducing infections, and Phase 1/2 trials of Ng-specific vaccines are underway. Vaccine hesitancy and heterogeneous coverage, even in high-risk populations such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive MSM, may limit rapid impact.

Alternative therapies include antibiotic combinations and new agents such as zoliflodacin, though pharyngeal efficacy is lower and broad-spectrum use is limited due to resistance concerns. Repositioning antibiotics has been explored: gentamicin shows low microbiota impact but lower pharyngeal efficacy; fosfomycin is ineffective for Ng; carbapenems (ertapenem) are effective but reserved for multidrug-resistant cases; temocillin, a narrow-spectrum β-lactam, preserves microbiota and colonization resistance and may improve pharyngeal clearance when given IV (Intravenous) or IM. Patient-centered outcomes, including perceived care quality, speed, and pain, will be assessed using short satisfaction questionnaires.

The main objective of this study is to demonstrate the non-inferiority of 2g IV or IM temocillin treatment compared to the reference treatment with 1g IM ceftriaxone (Standard of Care (SOC)) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections at day 21 (negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in urine/vagina, throat and/or anus).

The primary endpoint is the proportion of participants with therapeutic success at day 21.

The participants will be adults' patients consulting in the inclusion centers, having positive PCR for Ng (urine/vagina, throat or anus). We will focus on asymptomatic patients.

This trial will then have 3 arms: - Arm 1, patients will receive a single 1 g dose of IM ceftriaxone (SOC). -Arm 2, patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IM temocillin - Arm 3, patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IV temocillin.

The total duration of the study is planned to be 27 months, Follow-up visits will be scheduled at Day 21 and Day 90.

Opintotyyppi

Interventio

Ilmoittautuminen (Arvioitu)

360

Vaihe

  • Vaihe 3

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Opiskeluyhteys

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Opiskelupaikat

      • Paris, Ranska, 75012
        • Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, GHU AP-HP Sorbonne Université
        • Ottaa yhteyttä:
        • Ottaa yhteyttä:

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Kelpoisuusvaatimukset

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Hyväksyy terveitä vapaaehtoisia

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Kuvaus

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 years
  2. Positive PCR for Ng (urine/vagina and/or throat and/or anus)
  3. Asymptomatic Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
  4. Patient who has understood the entirety of the study and accepts its constraints
  5. Women of child-bearing potential (i.e. fertile, following menarche and until becoming post-menopaused unless permanently sterile) who are sexually active have to apply a effective method of birth control*, throughout the study period and for 90 days following the last dose of study treatment.
  6. Signature of the consent form for participation in the trial.
  7. Affiliation with a Social Security scheme or State Medical Aid (AME) (waiver to exempt the necessity for patients to be affiliated with a such scheme)
  8. French, English or Spanish speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

1 - Known allergy to penicillin, temocillin, ceftriaxone or other beta-lactam antibiotics (grade 3 or 4) 2-Known complete heart block 3- Known hypersensitivity to lidocaine or other amide-type anaesthetics 4- Clinical suspicion of hypovolemia 5 - Concomitant antibiotic treatment to be started or in progress for another bacterial infection except for doxycycline as post exposure prophylaxis 6 - BMI (Body Mass Index)> 35 kg/m2 7 - Another ongoing antibiotic therapy < 1 month except for doxycycline as post exposure prophylaxis) 8 - Complicated upper genital infection 9 - Pregnant or breastfeeding woman (urinary βHCG (Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) at baseline for patients with childbearing potential*) 10 - Known renal or hepatic dysfunction 11 - Patient on curative anticoagulation or known haemostasis disorder (contraindication for the IM route) 12- Prior participation in this study 13 - Patient under legal guardianship 14 - Participation in another randomized trial or trial concerning a medicinal product or clinical investigation protocol concerning a medical device (<3 months) 15- patients deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision 16- Patients who are the investigator or any other member of the study team, or close relatives of the investigator or persons involved in the study (e.g., assistant physicians, pharmacists, nurses…)*A woman is considered of childbearing potential (WOCBP), i.e., fertile, following menarche and until becoming post-menopausal unless permanently sterile. Permanent sterilisation methods include hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral oophorectomy. A postmenopausal state is defined as no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause. A high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the postmenopausal range may be used to confirm a post-menopausal state in women not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy. However, in the absence of 12 months of amenorrhea, a single FSH measurement is insufficient.

Opintosuunnitelma

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Suunnittelun yksityiskohdat

  • Ensisijainen käyttötarkoitus: Hoito
  • Jako: Satunnaistettu
  • Inventiomalli: Rinnakkaistehtävä
  • Naamiointi: Ei mitään (avoin tarra)

Aseet ja interventiot

Osallistujaryhmä / Arm
Interventio / Hoito
Active Comparator: A single 1 g dose of IM ceftriaxone
Patients will receive a single 1 g dose of IM ceftriaxone (SOC) after reconstitution with 3.5 mL of lidocaine at 10 mg/mL to prevent pain at the injection site

consists of collecting a rectal specimen using a sterile eSwab system. The swab is gently inserted into the rectum and rotated to obtain a sample of rectal flora. The collected specimen is then placed in the transport medium and sent to the laboratory for microbiological analysis.

The sample is used to detect ESBL-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) and to analyze the intestinal microbiota composition.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal swab sample collection
  • Rectal swab for ESBL-producing
  • Enterobacterales screening
  • Rectal swab for microbiota analysis
  • Rectal eSwab sampling
  • Rectal specimen collection for ESBL-E detection
  • Rectal swab culture for ESBL-E
  • Rectal swab for bacterial colonization assessment
patients will receive a single 1 g dose of IM ceftriaxone (SOC) after reconstitution with 3,5 mL of lidocaine at 10 mg/mL to prevent pain at the injection site
Muut nimet:
  • Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection
  • Ceftriaxone 1 g IM single dose
  • Single-dose ceftriaxone (1 g)

consists of collecting biological specimens from rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal sites using appropriate sterile collection devices, including eSwab systems and sample kits compatible with Cobas or Panther platforms.

Samples are collected according to standard clinical procedures and transported to the laboratory for microbiological and molecular analyses. These specimens are analyzed using automated diagnostic platforms (Cobas or Panther) and conventional microbiological methods to detect and identify microorganisms or pathogens present at the sampled sites.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal specimen collection
  • Cobas/Panther and eSwab sample collection
  • Multisite swab for microbiological and molecular analysis
  • Rectal, throat, urine, vaginal swab for pathogen detection
The blood sample will be performed 15 min after IV administration and 60 min after IM administration.
Kokeellinen: A single 2 g dose of IM temocillin
Patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IM temocillin after reconstitution with 3 m L of lidocaine at 10 mg/mL to prevent pain at the injection site.

consists of collecting a rectal specimen using a sterile eSwab system. The swab is gently inserted into the rectum and rotated to obtain a sample of rectal flora. The collected specimen is then placed in the transport medium and sent to the laboratory for microbiological analysis.

The sample is used to detect ESBL-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) and to analyze the intestinal microbiota composition.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal swab sample collection
  • Rectal swab for ESBL-producing
  • Enterobacterales screening
  • Rectal swab for microbiota analysis
  • Rectal eSwab sampling
  • Rectal specimen collection for ESBL-E detection
  • Rectal swab culture for ESBL-E
  • Rectal swab for bacterial colonization assessment

consists of collecting biological specimens from rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal sites using appropriate sterile collection devices, including eSwab systems and sample kits compatible with Cobas or Panther platforms.

Samples are collected according to standard clinical procedures and transported to the laboratory for microbiological and molecular analyses. These specimens are analyzed using automated diagnostic platforms (Cobas or Panther) and conventional microbiological methods to detect and identify microorganisms or pathogens present at the sampled sites.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal specimen collection
  • Cobas/Panther and eSwab sample collection
  • Multisite swab for microbiological and molecular analysis
  • Rectal, throat, urine, vaginal swab for pathogen detection
The blood sample will be performed 15 min after IV administration and 60 min after IM administration.
patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IM temocillin after reconstitution with 3 mL of lidocaine at 10 mg/mL to prevent pain at the injection site. A single 1 g dose of temocillin has been used for the treatment of N. gonorrhoeae infection (Reimer et al., 1985). We chose to use a single 2 g dose because penicillin MICs are increasing. For bacterial STIs, treatment is currently administered via the intramuscular route, which is the fastest and most practical method of antibiotic administration for outpatients.
Muut nimet:
  • Temocillin 2 g single dose
  • Single-dose temocillin (2 g)
  • Temocillin 2 g
  • Temocillin intramuscular injection
  • Temocillin 2 g IM single dose
Kokeellinen: A single 2 g dose of IV temocillin.
Patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IV temocillin diluted in 20 mL of water for injection.

consists of collecting a rectal specimen using a sterile eSwab system. The swab is gently inserted into the rectum and rotated to obtain a sample of rectal flora. The collected specimen is then placed in the transport medium and sent to the laboratory for microbiological analysis.

The sample is used to detect ESBL-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) and to analyze the intestinal microbiota composition.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal swab sample collection
  • Rectal swab for ESBL-producing
  • Enterobacterales screening
  • Rectal swab for microbiota analysis
  • Rectal eSwab sampling
  • Rectal specimen collection for ESBL-E detection
  • Rectal swab culture for ESBL-E
  • Rectal swab for bacterial colonization assessment

consists of collecting biological specimens from rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal sites using appropriate sterile collection devices, including eSwab systems and sample kits compatible with Cobas or Panther platforms.

Samples are collected according to standard clinical procedures and transported to the laboratory for microbiological and molecular analyses. These specimens are analyzed using automated diagnostic platforms (Cobas or Panther) and conventional microbiological methods to detect and identify microorganisms or pathogens present at the sampled sites.

Muut nimet:
  • Rectal, throat, urine, and vaginal specimen collection
  • Cobas/Panther and eSwab sample collection
  • Multisite swab for microbiological and molecular analysis
  • Rectal, throat, urine, vaginal swab for pathogen detection
The blood sample will be performed 15 min after IV administration and 60 min after IM administration.
patients will receive a single 2 g dose of IV temocillin diluted in 20 mL of water for injection. In this trial, we chose to test the IV route, as the classical intramuscular (IM) injection is often described as painful. We hypothesize that the IV route may be more comfortable for patients. Moreover, after administration of a 2 g IV a slow intravenous injection (over 3 to 4 minutes), the peak plasma concentration reaches approximately 220-250 mg/L, and temocillin concentrations remain detectable after 12 hours (the dosing interval) at around 15 mg/L. We hypothesize that this high plasma concentration could improve treatment of pharyngeal infection.
Muut nimet:
  • NEGABAN 2 g
  • Temocillin 2 g single dose
  • Temocillin intravenous injection
  • Temocillin 2 g IV single dose
  • Single-dose temocillin (2 g)

Mitä tutkimuksessa mitataan?

Ensisijaiset tulostoimenpiteet

Tulosmittaus
Toimenpiteen kuvaus
Aikaikkuna
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at urine/vagina site
Aikaikkuna: Day 21
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at urine/vagina site in order to determine the therapeutic success at day 21. PCR for NG at all three sites (urine/vagina, throat and anus) needs to be negative.
Day 21

Toissijaiset tulostoimenpiteet

Tulosmittaus
Toimenpiteen kuvaus
Aikaikkuna
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at throat site
Aikaikkuna: Day 21
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at throat site in order to determine the therapeutic success at day 21. PCR for NG at all three sites (urine/vagina, throat and anus) needs to be negative.
Day 21
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at anus site
Aikaikkuna: Day 21
Proportion of participants with a negative PCR for NG at anus site in order to determine the therapeutic success at day 21. PCR for NG at all three sites (urine/vagina, throat and anus) needs to be negative.
Day 21
Proportion of participants with therapeutic success at day 21 for urine/vagina infection.
Aikaikkuna: Day 21
The proportion of participants with a negative PCR for the infection site at day 21 of treatment.
Day 21
Proportion of participants with therapeutic success at day 21 for throat infection.
Aikaikkuna: Day 21
The proportion of participants with a negative PCR for the infection site at day 21 of treatment.
Day 21
Proportion of participants with therapeutic success at day 21 for anus infection.
Aikaikkuna: at Day 21
The proportion of participants with a negative PCR for the infection site at day 21 of treatment.
at Day 21
Number of clinical AE (adverse effects)
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of clinical adverse effects that are observed or felt by the patient within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of biological adverse effects
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
The number of biological adverse effects identified through laboratory test or biological measurements within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of grade 3 or 4 AE
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of severe and life threatening adverse events within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of all grade AEs
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of all grade adverse events within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of treatment-related adverse events (all grade)
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of side effects judged by investigator to be caused by or linked to the experimental treatment within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of study discontinuations due to AEs
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of patients who stop the study due to an adverse event within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
Number of serious adverse events
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 to Day 90
the number of serious adverse events developped by patients within 90 days
Day 1 to Day 90
score of pain felt during the injection according to the Numerical Scale from 0 to 10
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Score of pain felt during the injection, evaluated by the patient in order to evaluate the patient satisfaction and perception
Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the speed of injection management
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Likert score result regarding the speed of injection management (Lickert scale scored from 1 to 5)in order to evaluate the patient satisfaction and perception
Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the invasive perception of the management of the infection
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the invasive perception of the management of the infection (Lickert scale scored from 1 to 5) in order to evaluate the patient satisfaction and perception
Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the comprehension of the patient that the antibiotic can only be administered by injection
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the comprehension of the patient that the antibiotic can only be administered by injection (Lickert scale scored from 1 to 5) in order to evaluate the patient satisfaction and perception
Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the perception of the patient that the injection was painful
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Lickert score result regarding the comprehension of the patient that the antibiotic can only be administered by injection (Lickert scale scored from 1 to 5)in order to evaluate the patient satisfaction and perception
Day 1 and Day 21
Proportion of participants of ESBL-E rectal colonization
Aikaikkuna: Day 1, Day 21, and day 90
Proportion of participants with rectal colonization by ESBL-producing Enterobacterales
Day 1, Day 21, and day 90
Composition of the throat microbiota
Aikaikkuna: Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Analysis of the composition of the microbiota from throat samples at D1, D21, and D90 to assess changes over the study period.
Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Composition of the anal microbiota
Aikaikkuna: Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Analysis of the composition of the microbiota from anal samples at D1, D21, and D90 to assess changes over the study period.
Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Composition of the urine/vagina microbiota
Aikaikkuna: Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Analysis of the composition of the microbiota from urine/vagina samples at D1, D21, and D90 to assess changes over the study period.
Day 1, Day 21, and Day 90
Neisseria gonorrhoeae populations
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Analysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae populations at D1 and D21.
Day 1 and Day 21
Neisseria gonorrhoeae clonality
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Analysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae clonality at D1 and D21.
Day 1 and Day 21
Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains and resistance determinants
Aikaikkuna: Day 1 and Day 21
Analysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance determinants, including minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC), sequence types (ST), and resistance genes at D1 and D21.
Day 1 and Day 21

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