Search / Trial NCT00001100

A Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ganciclovir (Dihydroxypropoxymethyl Guanine [DHPG]) Treatment of Symptomatic Central Nervous System (CNS) Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infections.

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

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Description

The study will enroll 130 newborn infants 1 month of age or younger with CMV involving the CNS. Patients will be assigned randomly (like tossing a coin) to receive either DHPG or no study drug treatment. All babies in the study will receive standard of care treatment and clinical, diagnostic, laboratory, safety, and follow-up evaluations. Follow-up evaluations, including hearing and eye exams and developmental assessments, will be done periodically until the child reaches 5 years of age. The degree of improved hearing among surviving patients will be a primary measure of drug effectiveness.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Infants may be eligible for this study if they:
  • * Were full term infants (at least 32 weeks gestation).
  • * Are 1 month of age or younger (preferably less than 2 weeks).
  • * Weighed at least 1,200 grams (2.5 lbs) at birth.
  • * Have confirmed cytomegalovirus.
  • * Have evidence of CMV infection of the CNS with or without evidence of other organ involvement.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Infants will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • * Have concurrent bacterial infection.
  • * Have HIV infection.
  • * Have mild symptoms or no symptoms of CMV infection at birth.
  • * Have an abnormal brain development (hydranencephaly) or any devastating brain involvement.

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

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Timeline

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Estimated completion

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