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The Safety and Effectiveness of Zidovudine (AZT) in the Treatment of HIV Infection in Patients With AIDS and Advanced ARC

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aids Related Complex Zidovudine

Description

Because of the high incidence of toxicity and the relatively short-term follow-up of the patients due to the early ending of the Phase II placebo-controlled experiment, it is valuable to continue to get information on the long-term toxicity of AZT. This study provides AZT for 6 months to AIDS patients who were previously enrolled in the AZT Treatment IND protocol and to patients who qualify for AZT under the drug labeling. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 regimens for management of toxicity.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • * For fever control and mild analgesia, modest doses of aspirin or nonprescription doses of ibuprofen may be used with caution; prolonged (\> 72 hours) administration is not advised without dose supervision.
  • Patients must have a documented history of positive HIV antibody by ELISA, or positive result by ELISA at study entry and be in one of the following categories:
  • * AIDS patients recovered from one or more episodes of categorically confirmed Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) who were previously enrolled in the zidovudine (AZT) treatment IND protocol.
  • * Patients who qualify for AZT under the labeling:
  • * (a) patients with a prior episode of cytologically confirmed PCP; (b) patients with a prior episode of any other AIDS defining opportunistic infection and \< 200 T4 cells; (c) patients with advanced AIDS related complex (ARC) as defined by the clinical diagnosis of mucocutaneous candidiasis and/or unexplained weight loss (= or \> 15 lbs or \> 10 percent of total body weight within the previous 3 months) and \< 200 T4 cells and one or more of the following symptoms:
  • * (1) fever \> 100 degrees F without infectious cause of \> 3 weeks duration; (2) clinical diagnosis of hairy leukoplakia; (3) herpes zoster infection within 3 months of entry; (4) unexplained diarrhea after 3 samples eliminating ova, parasites, cryptosporidia, and Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare.
  • Note:
  • * Kaposi's sarcoma without any of the symptoms listed above, regardless of total T4 lymphocyte count, does not constitute an indication for AZT treatment under the labeling.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • * Patients whose symptoms do not fit into the categories described in Disease Status and General Inclusion Criteria are excluded.
  • Concurrent Medication: Excluded:
  • * Acetaminophen.

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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New York, New York, United States

San Diego, California, United States

New York, New York, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Bronx, New York, United States

Bronx, New York, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York, New York, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

New York, New York, United States

Stanford, California, United States

La Jolla, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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