An Expanded Access Study of Oral Liquid Efavirenz in the Treatment of Children With HIV Infection: Canada
- Conditions
- HIV Infection
- Registration Number
- NCT00162188
- Lead Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Brief Summary
This study is being conducted to assess the safety and tolerability of an oral liquid solution of Sustiva for antiretroviral therapy-naive or therapy-experienced HIV-1 infected children between the ages of 3-16 who are failing or intolerant of their current antiretroviral regimen and who are unable to swallow Sustiva capsules.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NO_LONGER_AVAILABLE
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Children 3-16 years of age
- Anti-retroviral naive or experienced
- Failing or intolerant to current anti-retroviral (ARV) regimen
- Limited available viable therapeutic options
- Inability to take capsules/tablets
Exclusion Criteria
- Weighs less than 10 kg
- Failure on or concomitant use of other non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
- An active AIDS-defining opportunistic infection or disease
- More than two episodes of moderate to severe diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than four days within the past three months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- EXPANDED_ACCESS
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What are the molecular mechanisms of efavirenz in HIV-1 treatment for pediatric patients?
How does the oral liquid formulation of Sustiva compare to standard antiretroviral therapies in HIV-infected children?
Which biomarkers correlate with efavirenz efficacy in HIV-1 naive or treatment-experienced pediatric populations?
What adverse events are associated with efavirenz liquid formulation in children with HIV and how are they managed?
Are there combination therapies involving efavirenz that improve outcomes for HIV-infected children with swallowing difficulties?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Local Institution
🇨🇦Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Local Institution🇨🇦Montreal, Quebec, Canada