Search / Trial NCT00000736

Safety and Efficacy of Zidovudine for Asymptomatic HIV-Infected Individuals

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

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aids Related Complex Zidovudine

ClinConnect Summary

Results from several studies show that a high percentage of people infected with HIV will eventually develop AIDS or ARC unless an effective treatment is found. Because AZT is known to prolong survival in patients with AIDS or severe ARC and has acceptable toxicity in advanced disease, it is reasonable to try it in less advanced cases.

Patients entered in the study are randomly assigned to one of two doses of AZT or to placebo (inactive medication). Patients take 3 capsules 5 times a day (every 4 hours from 8 am until 12 pm).

The capsules contain either AZT or placebo and are identical in...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients must:
  • Be HIV seropositive and asymptomatic.
  • Have normal neurologic exam as defined by the Micro Neuro-AIDS assessment.
  • Concurrent Medication
  • Required: Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). Aerosolized pentamidine is preferred but if not possible, Trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole 1 DS tablet per day or Dapsone 50 - 100 mg per day is allowed.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Active drug or alcohol abuse sufficient to prevent adequate compliance with study therapy in the investigator's opinion.
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following diseases or conditions are excluded:
  • Hemophilia.
  • Oral candida infection documented by morphology or by response to antifungal therapy within 2 years of study entry.
  • Oral hairy leukoplakia at any time prior to study entry.
  • Herpes zoster infection (including single dermatome infection) within 2 years of study entry.
  • Active diarrhea as defined by 3 or more liquid stools per day.
  • Temperature \> 37.8 degrees C.
  • Grade 1 impairment on two or more items (mild AIDS dementia complex) in the ACTG Micro Neuro-AIDS Assessment.
  • Prior history of malignancy other than cutaneous basal cell carcinomas or cervical carcinoma in situ.
  • Patients with the following are excluded from entry:
  • AIDS or AIDS-related complex defining symptoms.
  • Significant, chronic underlying medical illnesses which would impair continuous participation in this 3-year clinical trial.
  • Hemophilia.
  • Prior Medication: Excluded:
  • Chemoprophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
  • Other experimental medications.
  • * Excluded within 60 days of study entry:
  • Antiretroviral drugs or immunomodulators (biologic response modifiers).
  • * Excluded within 120 days of study entry:
  • Systemic corticosteroids.
  • Prior Treatment: Excluded within 3 months of study entry:
  • Blood transfusion.

Trial Officials

Volberding P

Study Chair

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.

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Palo Alto, California, United States

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Stanford, California, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Oakland, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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