Search / Trial NCT00000725

A Phase I Study of AZT and Human Interferon Alpha (Recombinant Alpha-2A and Lymphoblastoid) in the Treatment of AIDS-Associated Kaposi's Sarcoma

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Interferon Alfa 2a Sarcoma, Kaposi Dose Response Relationship, Drug Drug Therapy, Combination Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Zidovudine Interferon Type I

Description

AZT has been found to inhibit both the in vitro (in test tube) and cell killing effects of HIV, and both interferons (IFN-A and IFN-A2A) have shown antiviral and antitumor effect in Kaposi's sarcoma. It is reasonable to assume that a synergistic effect and enhanced antitumor response may be seen with combination therapy. A study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AZT in combination with IFN-A or IFN-A2A is warranted. Patients are randomized to receive IFN-A or IFN-A2A (given by intramuscular injection) and combined with AZT (taken orally) daily for 8 weeks. Study stops when maximum tol...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • * Patients must have biopsy-proven AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma.
  • * Evidence of HIV infection as manifested by a positive antibody test.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • * Active drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Excluded are patients with:
  • * Active opportunistic infections requiring ongoing therapy.
  • * Excluded within 90 days of study entry:
  • * Must be off therapy for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) unless recovered.
  • * Clinically significant cardiac disease, including a history of myocardial infarction or arrhythmia.
  • * Concurrent neoplasms other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin.
  • * Known hypersensitivity to polymycin B or neomycin.
  • Excluded are patients with:
  • * Active opportunistic infections requiring ongoing therapy.
  • * Excluded within 90 days of study entry:
  • * Must be off therapy for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) unless recovered.
  • * Clinically significant cardiac disease, including a history of myocardial infarction or arrhythmia.
  • * Concurrent neoplasms other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin.
  • * Known hypersensitivity to polymycin B or neomycin.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * Interferon.
  • * Zidovudine (AZT).
  • * Excluded within 30 days of study entry:
  • * Any biologic modifiers, corticosteroids, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents.
  • * Other drugs which can cause neutropenia or significant nephrotoxicity.
  • * Rifampin or rifampin derivatives, or systemic anti-infectives.
  • * Excluded within 90 days of study entry:
  • * Other antiviral agents.
  • * A history of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) completed treatment.
  • Prior Treatment:
  • Excluded within 30 days of study entry:
  • * Radiation therapy.

About National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (Niaid)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a key component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. Through rigorous clinical trials, NIAID aims to foster innovative research that enhances public health and addresses global health challenges, including emerging infectious diseases and allergies. The institute collaborates with various partners, including academic institutions, industry, and international organizations, to translate scientific discoveries into effective therapies and vaccines. NIAID's commitment to high-quality clinical research is integral to improving health outcomes and informing policy decisions in the realm of infectious diseases and immunology.

Locations

Miami, Florida, United States

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Timeline

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