Search / Trial NCT00000726

Foscarnet Treatment of Serious CMV Retinitis Infection in Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Retinitis Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Foscarnet Cytomegalovirus Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Antiviral Agents

Description

Foscarnet is active in vitro (test tube) against herpes viruses, including CMV, by inhibiting the virus DNA polymerases, enzymes necessary for virus replication, without affecting cellular DNA polymerases. Opportunistic CMV disease in AIDS is usually seen as retinitis, colitis, esophagitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, encephalitis, or pneumonia. Ganciclovir has been used to treat AIDS patients with CMV disease but can cause severe neutropenia (very low neutrophil cell counts). Foscarnet does not suppress the production of neutrophils or other leukocytes (myelosuppression) and has shown in vitr...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * Acyclovir.
  • * Zidovudine (AZT).
  • * Any potentially nephrotoxic agent, especially aminoglycosides, pentamidine, or amphotericin B.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * Ganciclovir.
  • * Foscarnet.
  • * Excluded within 7 days of study entry:
  • * Any potentially nephrotoxic agent.
  • * Excluded within 14 days of study entry:
  • * Cytomegalovirus hyperimmune globulin in therapeutic doses.
  • * Immunomodulators.
  • * Biologic response modifiers.
  • * Investigational agents.
  • * Amphotericin B maintenance for a systemic mycosis.
  • Known allergy to foscarnet.
  • Active AIDS-defining opportunistic infection other than cytomegalovirus (CMV) including systemic mycosis, pulmonary or neurologic impairment (comatose).
  • Patient must be diagnosed as having:
  • * AIDS CDC Group IV.C.
  • * Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis as identified by its characteristic ophthalmoscopic appearance and verified by fundus photography.
  • * One pending culture for CMV from blood and urine prior to study entry.

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

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

New York, New York, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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