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A Phase II/III Trial of Human Anti-CMV Monoclonal Antibody MSL 109 (MACRT)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
HIV Infections
Registration Number
NCT00000836
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Brief Summary

To compare the safety and efficacy of sevirumab (MSL 109; Protovir), human anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV) monoclonal antibody, plus active primary treatment versus placebo plus active primary treatment in AIDS patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed CMV retinitis.

Ganciclovir and foscarnet are used for treatment of CMV retinitis, but cause hematologic toxicity and nephrotoxicity, respectively. Despite continued maintenance therapy with these drugs, relapse occurs in 85 percent of patients within 4 months. Studies suggest that MSL 109, a human monoclonal antibody, when given with either ganciclovir or foscarnet, may increase initial response and prolong time to progression in patients with CMV retinitis.

Detailed Description

Ganciclovir and foscarnet are used for treatment of CMV retinitis, but cause hematologic toxicity and nephrotoxicity, respectively. Despite continued maintenance therapy with these drugs, relapse occurs in 85 percent of patients within 4 months. Studies suggest that MSL 109, a human monoclonal antibody, when given with either ganciclovir or foscarnet, may increase initial response and prolong time to progression in patients with CMV retinitis.

Patients are randomized to receive either MSL 109 or placebo every 2 weeks as supplemental therapy to primary CMV treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (6)

UCSD - Shiley Eye Ctr / SOCA

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La Jolla, California, United States

UCLA - Jules Stein Eye Institute / SOCA

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Los Angeles, California, United States

UCSF - San Francisco Gen Hosp

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San Francisco, California, United States

Northwestern Univ / SOCA

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Johns Hopkins Hosp / SOCA

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

New York Univ Med Ctr / SOCA

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New York, New York, United States

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