A Study of Itraconazole in the Treatment and Prevention of Histoplasmosis, a Fungal Infection, in Patients With AIDS
Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) · Aug 30, 2001
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Histoplasmosis is a serious opportunistic infection in patients with AIDS. Although the clinical response to amphotericin B treatment in the AIDS patients is generally good, administration difficulties and toxicity detract from its usefulness. Oral treatment with ketoconazole overcomes these limitations of amphotericin B, but does not appear to be effective for primary treatment in patients with AIDS. Itraconazole is a triazole compound in which preclinical studies have demonstrated activity against Histoplasmosis capsulatum. Preclinical studies have also shown that itraconazole appears eff...
Gender
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Eligibility criteria
- • Inclusion Criteria
- Concurrent Medication:
- Allowed:
- • Vincristine, vinblastine, bleomycin, or interferon for Kaposi's sarcoma.
- • Erythropoietin.
- • Didanosine by exemption for 10 patients.
- • Barbiturates.
- • Coumarin-type anticoagulants.
- • Oral contraceptives.
- • Digoxin.
- • Methadone.
- • Narcotics.
- • Acyclovir.
- • Acetaminophen.
- • Sulfonamides.
- • Trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole.
- • Pentamidine for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) or PCP prophylaxis.
- • Topical antifungals.
- • Pyrimethamine.
- • Ganciclovir.
- • AZT.
- • Stress doses of steroids in patients with adrenal insufficiency.
- Concurrent Treatment:
- Allowed:
- • Dose reduction or interruption of myelosuppressive therapy and transfusion to maintain hemoglobin of 7 or more g/dl.
- • Radiation therapy.
- Patient must:
- • Show laboratory evidence of HIV infection and disseminated histoplasmosis.
- • Be oriented to person, place, and time.
- • Be able to give written informed consent (appropriate consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian for patients under 18 years of age).
- Allowed:
- • Abnormal liver function tests in Grade 3 toxicity range if liver biopsy shows evidence that histoplasmosis caused these abnormalities.
- • Mucocutaneous candidiasis.
- Prior Medication:
- Allowed:
- • Amphotericin B or ketoconazole for pulmonary histoplasmosis at least 3 months prior to study entry.
- • Azidothymidine (AZT).
- • Vincristine, vinblastine, bleomycin, or interferon for mucocutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma.
- • Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
- • Exclusion Criteria
- Co-existing Condition:
- Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:
- • Severely ill, or at risk of dying from histoplasmosis within the first week of treatment, as indicated by systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg , or PO2 less than 60.
- • Active CNS lesions, malignancies, or infections other than MAI.
- • Severe malabsorption syndrome (persistent diarrhea more than 4 weeks duration with at least 4 loose stools per day accompanied by a 10 percent or greater weight loss).
- • Requiring cytotoxic therapy for malignancies.
- • Any systemic fungal infection other than histoplasmosis.
- • Systemic Mycobacterium avium intracellulare.
- • Receiving treatment for other acute opportunistic infections whose signs and symptoms have not yet resolved or stabilized.
- • History of allergy to or intolerance of imidazoles or azoles.
- Concurrent Medication:
- Excluded:
- • All other systemic antifungal agents.
- • Investigational drugs not specifically allowed.
- • Oral hypoglycemics.
- • Rifamycins.
- • Phenytoin.
- • Carbamazepine.
- • Steroids in excess of physiologic replacement doses not specifically allowed.
- • Cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- * Discouraged:
- • Antacids.
- • Sucralfate.
- • H2 blockers.
- Patients with the following are excluded:
- • Severely ill, or at risk of dying from histoplasmosis within the first week of treatment.
- • Active CNS infections, malignancies or lesions not documented to be caused by histoplasmosis, which would interfere with assessment of response.
- • Unable to take oral medications reliably.
- • Severe malabsorption syndrome.
- • Requiring cytotoxic therapy for malignancies.
- • Any systemic fungal infection other than histoplasmosis.
- • Systemic Mycobacterium avium intracellulare.
- • Receiving treatment for other acute opportunistic infections whose signs and symptoms have not yet resolved or stabilized.
- Prior Medication:
- Excluded for greater than 1 week within the last 3 months:
- • Fluconazole.
- • Itraconazole.
- • SCH 39304.
- • Amphotericin B greater than 1.5 mg/kg, or any other antifungal for this episode of disseminated histoplasmosis.
- • Patients who the investigator feels would be undependable with regard to adherence to the protocol.
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Los Angeles, California, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
New York, New York, United States
Rochester, New York, United States
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
LJ Wheat
Study Chair
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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