Diethylhomospermine (DEHSPM) for Refractory AIDS-Related Diarrhea
- Conditions
 - DiarrheaHIV Infections
 
- Registration Number
 - NCT00002121
 
- Lead Sponsor
 - VA Medical Center-Gainesville
 
- Brief Summary
 To perform preliminary clinical testing of diethylhomospermine (DEHSPM), a polyamine analogue, for refractory AIDS-related diarrhea.
Possibly, DEHSPM will reduce stool volume and frequency in patients with refractory AIDS-related diarrhea.
- Detailed Description
 Possibly, DEHSPM will reduce stool volume and frequency in patients with refractory AIDS-related diarrhea.
Patients are initially hydrated for 24 hours, followed by a 3-day baseline period. They then receive intravenous infusions of DEHSPM three times per day for 3 days, followed by observation for 3 days.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
 - COMPLETED
 
- Sex
 - All
 
- Target Recruitment
 - Not specified
 
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
 - INTERVENTIONAL
 
- Study Design
 - Not specified
 
- Primary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method 
- Secondary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method 
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
 Gainesville Veterans Administration Med Ctr
🇺🇸Gainesville, Florida, United States
Gainesville Veterans Administration Med Ctr🇺🇸Gainesville, Florida, United States
