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The Safety and Effectiveness of Cidofovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eyes in Patients With AIDS

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
HIV Infections
Registration Number
NCT00002437
Lead Sponsor
Gilead Sciences
Brief Summary

To determine whether cidofovir (HPMPC) therapy administered by intravenous infusion can extend the time to progression of peripheral cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients. To evaluate the safety and tolerance of HPMPC therapy when administered by intravenous infusion in AIDS patients with CMV retinitis that is not immediately sight-threatening. To evaluate the virologic effects of intravenous HPMPC therapy on CMV shedding in urine, blood, and/or semen. To evaluate the impact of HPMPC therapy on visual acuity.

Detailed Description

Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms. Group A receives HPMPC by IV infusion weekly for 2 consecutive weeks (induction) and then every other week (maintenance) with oral probenecid and IV hydration. Group B receives no treatment until the time of retinitis progression (deferred treatment), at which time they receive the same regimen as Group A, provided retinitis progression is not immediately sight-threatening.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr

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Los Angeles, California, United States

UCI Med Ctr

🇺🇸

Orange, California, United States

Mount Zion Med Ctr

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San Francisco, California, United States

Beth Israel Hosp

🇺🇸

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Besselaar Associates

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Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Univ of Rochester Med Ctr

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Rochester, New York, United States

Univ of North Carolina Hosps

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Audie L Murphy Veterans Administration Hosp

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Charing Cross and Westminster Med School

🇬🇧

London SW 10, United Kingdom

Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

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