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A Six-Month Safety and Antiviral Study in HIV-1 Seropositive, AZT-Experienced Patients With CD4 Counts Less Than or Equal to 50 Cells/mm3 to Evaluate MK-639 Alone Versus Zidovudine (AZT) and 3TC Versus the Combination of MK-639 With AZT/3TC

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
HIV Infections
Registration Number
NCT00002155
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

To compare effects on CD4 counts and serum viral RNA among HIV-seropositive, zidovudine (AZT)-experienced patients in three treatment arms: indinavir sulfate ( MK-639; Crixivan ) plus AZT plus lamivudine ( 3TC ) versus MK-639 alone versus AZT/3TC.

Detailed Description

AZT-experienced patients are randomized to receive MK-639/AZT/3TC or MK-639 alone or AZT/3TC. Additionally, patients who have received \< 6 months of AZT or who are intolerant but received prior 3TC or who require concomitant rifampin therapy may receive open-label MK-639.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
600
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 (1)

Merck & Co Inc

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Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United States

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