Search / Trial NCT00000916

A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Hydroxyurea in Patients on Potent Antiretroviral Therapy and Who Have Less Than 200 Copies/ml of HIV RNA in Their Blood

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Drug Therapy, Combination Hiv Protease Inhibitors Hydroxyurea Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Anti Hiv Agents Viral Load

Description

Previous ACTG studies show that discontinuation of one or two of a three-drug regimen (IDV, ZDV, 3TC) leads to prompt loss of viral suppression in the plasma. In this trial, it will be determined whether adding hydroxyurea (HU) to a suppressive regimen increases long term viral suppression. Important safety information on the tolerance of HU regimen will be characterized in asymptomatic patients with viral suppression. Patients are equally randomized to one of three arms and receive treatment as follows:Arm A: IDV plus ddI plus d4T plus HU placebo. Arm B: IDV plus ddI plus d4T plus HU. Arm...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • You may be eligible for this study if you:
  • * Are 13 years or older.
  • * Have documented HIV-1 infection.
  • * Are currently receiving combined IDV, ZDV(or D4T), and 3TC for at least 6 consecutive months, resulting in HIV RNA less than 200 copies/ml and CD4 cell count greater than 200 cells/mm3.
  • * Had a CD4 count greater than 100 cells/mm3 before starting current anti-HIV therapy.
  • * Are of childbearing age and agree to practice abstinence or use of combined barrier and hormonal methods of birth control during and for 3 months after the study.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • You will not be eligible for this study if you:
  • * Have taken various medications and have various laboratory results (see technical abstract).
  • * Have cancer requiring chemotherapy.
  • * Have an unexplained fever for 7 days or diarrhea for 15 days in the month before the start of the study.
  • * Had prior peripheral neuropathy or hepatitis.
  • * Recently underwent radiation, experimental, or infection therapy.
  • * Are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

Palo Alto, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Mateo, California, United States

Torrance, California, United States

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

New York, New York, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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