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Studies of Ocular Complications of AIDS (SOCA)--Ganciclovir-Cidofovir CMV Retinitis Trial (GCCRT)

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is among the most frequently encountered opportunistic infections in patients with AIDS. In the era of prophylaxis for pneumocystic pneumonia, CMV disease is estimated to affect 45 percent of patients with AIDS sometime between the diagnosis of AIDS and death. Retinitis has been estimated to account for up to 85 percent of CMV disease in these patients, making CMV retinitis the most common ocular infection encountered. CMV retinitis is a relatively late-stage manifestation, associated with cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) + T-cell counts \< 100 cells/µL and often \< ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Age 13 years or older
  • Diagnosis of AIDS according to current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition
  • Diagnosis of active CMV retinitis by a SOCA-certified ophthalmologist (involvement of any zone or amount of retina is allowed)
  • Best corrected visual acuity of 20/100 or better in at least one eye
  • At least one lesion 750 cells/µL or greater
  • Platelet count 50,000 cells/µL or greater
  • Willingness and ability, with the assistance of a caregiver if necessary to comply with treatment and follow up procedures
  • Willingness of all men and women of childbearing potential to practice adequate birth control to prevent pregnancies during the study and for 3 months afterwards
  • Collection of all baseline data within 5 days prior to randomization
  • Signed consent statement
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Media opacities that preclude visualization of the fundus of all otherwise eligible eyes
  • Treatment for CMV retinitis with the ganciclovir intraocular implant within 9 months of study entry
  • Medical problems or drug or alcohol abuse sufficient to hinder adherence to treatment or follow up procedures
  • Unwillingness to refrain from breast-feeding during the study and for 3 months afterwards

Trial Officials

Douglas Jabs, MD

Study Chair

SOCA Chairman's Office

About Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a leading institution dedicated to advancing public health research and education. Renowned for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to improving global health outcomes, the School conducts innovative clinical trials that address pressing health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, the Bloomberg School leverages its extensive resources and expertise to contribute to the development of effective public health interventions and policies. Through its research endeavors, the School aims to enhance population health and inform health policy both locally and globally.

Locations

Houston, Texas, United States

Irvine, California, United States

La Jolla, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Newark, New Jersey, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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