# An open-label, randomized, non-inferiority trial of the efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin versus an aminoglycoside + ciprofloxacin in the treatment of bubonic plague (IMASOY): study protocol for a randomized control trial—an update to the published protocol

**Authors:** Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana, Mihaja Raberahona, Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria, Josephine Bourner, Gabriella Zadonirina, Hanitra Razananaivo, Théodora Mayouya-Gamana, Reziky Mangahasimbola, Elise Pesonel, Annelies Gillesen, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Tansy Edwards, Peter Horby, Piero Olliaro

PMC · DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08302-7 · Trials · 2024-07-05

## TL;DR

This paper updates the protocol for a clinical trial comparing ciprofloxacin alone versus ciprofloxacin plus an aminoglycoside for treating bubonic plague.

## Contribution

The paper provides an updated protocol for a clinical trial evaluating treatment efficacy and safety for bubonic plague.

## Key findings

- The trial protocol was prospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov.
- The study is an open-label, randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing two treatment regimens.

## Abstract

This article reports an update to the protocol of the IMASOY trial, which was prospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04110340) in October 2019.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** ciprofloxacin (PubChem CID 2764)
- **Diseases:** bubonic plague (MONDO:0001112)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** bubonic plague (MESH:D010930)
- **Chemicals:** ciprofloxacin (MESH:D002939), aminoglycoside (MESH:D000617)

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## References

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