A Study of Fluconazole in the Treatment of Fungal Infections of the Throat in Patients With Weakened Immune Systems
- Conditions
- Candidiasis, EsophagealHIV Infections
- Registration Number
- NCT00002339
- Lead Sponsor
- Pfizer
- Brief Summary
To determine the safety, toleration, and efficacy of fluconazole oral suspension in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.
- Detailed Description
Patients receive fluconazole oral suspension for a minimum of 3 weeks and maximum of 8 weeks. Patients are evaluated weekly, and treatment continues for 2 weeks after resolution of symptoms. Endoscopic exams and possibly biopsies are performed at baseline and at the end of treatment. Patients undergo follow-up at 2 weeks post-treatment.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
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 (2)
Houston Veterans Administration Med Ctr
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States
Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States