Search / Trial NCT00000863

A Study of WR 6026 in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-Infected Patients

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii Administration, Oral Wr 6026

Description

All patients will receive an initial loading dose of WR 6026, followed the next morning and each morning thereafter by 1 of 2 lower doses of WR 6026 taken in a fasting state for 3 weeks.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • * Any medications not listed as excluded will be permitted on study.
  • \[ AS PER AMENDMENT 4/11/97:PCP prophylaxis is permitted if initiated after the Day 21 evaluation has been completed.\]
  • Patients must have:
  • * Documented HIV infection.
  • * Documented PCP.
  • * On a room air ABG, the PO2 value greater than or equal to 70 mm Hg and the (A-a) DO2 less than 35 mm Hg.
  • * Signed informed consent from parent or legal guardian for those patients less than 18 years of age.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
  • * Known hypersensitivity to quinolines.
  • * If patient is unwilling or unable to discontinue other medications with anti-PCP activity during the treatment period of this study.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * Any patient unwilling or unable to discontinue other medications with anti-PCP activity during the treatment period of this study (e.g., TMP/SMX, sulfonamides, dapsone, pentamidine, trimetrexate, atovaquone, clindamycin, azithromycin, pyrimethamine, primaquine).
  • * Methemoglobinemia-producing agents (dapsone, primaquine, sulfonamides, chloroquine, nitrofurantoin, nitrates and nitrites).
  • Patients with the following prior conditions or symptoms are excluded:
  • * History of G6PD deficiency, hemoglobin M abnormality, or NAD methemoglobin reductase deficiency.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * More than 24 hours receipt of anti-PCP treatment for the current episode of PCP. Receipt of prior PCP prophylaxis is permitted, as long as it is discontinued at 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

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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