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The Safety and Effectiveness of Ganciclovir Used Alone or in Combination With Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eye in Patients With AIDS

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

Trial Information

Current as of December 05, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Retinitis Ganciclovir Drug Evaluation Drug Therapy, Combination Cytomegalovirus Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Zidovudine

ClinConnect Summary

AMENDED: In ACTG 004, among 11 AIDS patients with CMV infection receiving DHPG maintenance therapy (5 mg/kg, 5x/week) with stable white blood cells (WBC)/absolute neutrophil counts (ANC) 7 (64 percent) required dose reduction or discontinuation of both antiviral medications due to granulocytopenia when AZT (600 mg/day) was added. A mean nadir ANC of 717 cells/ml was reached at a mean of 5 weeks of concomitant DHPG/AZT therapy in these patients. While recovery of depressed ANC occurred following discontinuation of study medications, progressive CMV infection (most commonly retinitis) occurre...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • Maintenance therapy for stable opportunistic infection which is not myelosuppressive.
  • Aerosolized pentamidine for prophylaxis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
  • Acyclovir or other appropriate medications for appearance of Herpes simplex virus or Varicella zoster virus infections (after enrollment in study) that require systemic therapy.
  • Medications absolutely necessary for the patient's welfare, at discretion of investigator.
  • Patients must:
  • Have a diagnosis of sight-threatening cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis and AIDS.
  • Have at least one pending culture for cytomegalovirus (CMV) from buffy coat and/or urine prior to study entry or previously documented CMV viremia or viruria within 6 weeks prior to study entry.
  • Be capable of giving informed consent.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following are excluded:
  • Corneal, lenticular, or vitreal opacification that precludes examination of the fundi, or evidence of other retinopathy other than cotton wool spots.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • Systemic antiviral therapy except Zidovudine (AZT) which will be added during the extended maintenance phase of the study.
  • Foscarnet.
  • Treatment for an active AIDS-defining opportunistic infection.
  • Any potentially cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agent.
  • Patients with the following are excluded:
  • Corneal, lenticular, or vitreal opacification that precludes examination of the fundi, or evidence of other retinopathy other than cotton wool spots.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded within 14 days of study entry:
  • Other immunomodulators, biologic response modifiers, or investigational agents.
  • Protocol drugs.
  • Foscarnet.
  • Any potentially cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agent.
  • Prior Treatment:
  • Excluded within 14 days of study entry:
  • Administration of cytomegalovirus hyperimmune globulin in therapeutic doses.

Trial Officials

Hardy WD

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.

Locations

Los Angeles, California, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York, New York, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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