Evaluation Of Valaciclovir In Patients With Chickenpox
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Varicella
- Registration Number
- NCT00169416
- Lead Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Brief Summary
This study will assess the safety and efficacy, and the pharmacokinetics of aciclovir and valaciclovir in children with chickenpox following oral administration of valaciclovir, for the purpose of seeking approval of valaciclovir HCl for the treatment of chickenpox.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 43
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plasma aciclovir concentrations approximately 1 - 2 hours post-dose, and/or 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours following administration of the valaciclovir HCl granules 25mg/kg -dose.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plasma valaciclovir concentrations approximately 1 - 2 hours post-dose, and/or 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours following administration of the valaciclovir HCl granules 25mg/kg -dose.
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