Product Description
Ridinilazole, previously known as SMT19969, is a novel antibacterial currently under development for the treatment of C. difficile. Its chemical name is 2,2?-bis(4-pyridyl)3H,3?H 5,5?-bibenzimidazole. The agent has a unique mechanism of action and is thought to interfere with cell division. It demonstrates rapid bactericidal activity against C. difficile.
Mechanisms of Action: Clostridium difficile Inhibitor
Novel Mechanism: No
Modality: Small Molecule
Route of Administration: Oral
FDA Designation: None *
Approval Status: Not Approved
Approved Countries: None
Approved Indications: None
Known Adverse Events: None
Company: Summit
Company Location: CAMBRIDGE MA 02142
Company CEO: Robert W. Duggan
Additonal Commercial Interests: None
Clinical Description
Countries in Clinic:
Active Clinical Trial Count:
Highest Development Phases
Phase 3: Communicable Diseases|Clostridium Infections
Phase 2: Clostridium Infections|Communicable Diseases|Diarrhea
Trial |
Phase |
Trial Status |
Disease |
Primary Completion Date |
Probability of Success |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017-001642-10 | P3 |
Completed |
Unknown |
2021-11-19 |
|
Ri-CoDIFy 2 | P3 |
Completed |
Clostridium Infections|Communicable Diseases |
2021-11-19 |
66% |
2017-001641-27 | P3 |
Completed |
Unknown |
2021-11-17 |
|
Ri-CoDIFy 1 | P3 |
Completed |
Communicable Diseases|Clostridium Infections |
2021-11-17 |