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A Randomized, Comparative Trial of Zidovudine (AZT) Versus 2',3'-Didehydro-3'-Deoxythymidine (Stavudine; d4T) in Children With HIV Infection

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
HIV Infections
Registration Number
NCT00000789
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Brief Summary

PRIMARY: To compare the relative safety and tolerance of oral zidovudine (AZT) versus oral stavudine (d4T) in symptomatic HIV-infected children.

SECONDARY: To compare the clinical, virologic, and immunologic responses between the two treatment groups, and to obtain pharmacokinetic data for both drugs.

At present, AZT is considered the drug of choice for initial treatment of most children with HIV infection, although disease progression or drug intolerance is associated with its long-term use. In preliminary studies in children, d4T, another HIV inhibitor, has been well tolerated, although an optimum dose has not been determined.

Detailed Description

At present, AZT is considered the drug of choice for initial treatment of most children with HIV infection, although disease progression or drug intolerance is associated with its long-term use. In preliminary studies in children, d4T, another HIV inhibitor, has been well tolerated, although an optimum dose has not been determined.

Patients are randomized to receive either oral AZT or oral d4T. Treatment continues until the last patient enrolled has received 52 weeks of therapy, or until the study is terminated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
230
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (54)

Long Beach Memorial Med. Ctr., Miller Children's Hosp.

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Long Beach, California, United States

Usc La Nichd Crs

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Los Angeles, California, United States

UCLA-Los Angeles/Brazil AIDS Consortium (LABAC) CRS

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Children's Hosp. & Research Ctr. Oakland, Ped. Clinical Research Ctr. & Research Lab.

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Oakland, California, United States

UCSD Maternal, Child, and Adolescent HIV CRS

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San Diego, California, United States

UCSF Pediatric AIDS CRS

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San Francisco, California, United States

Harbor - UCLA Med. Ctr. - Dept. of Peds., Div. of Infectious Diseases

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Torrance, California, United States

Univ. of Colorado Denver NICHD CRS

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Univ. of Connecticut Health Ctr., Dept. of Ped.

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Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Yale Univ. School of Medicine - Dept. of Peds., Div. of Infectious Disease

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Long Beach Memorial Med. Ctr., Miller Children's Hosp.
🇺🇸Long Beach, California, United States

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