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A Study of Nevirapine Used Alone or in Combination With AZT in HIV-1-Infected Children

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

Trial Information

Current as of December 14, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Drug Therapy, Combination Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aids Related Complex Antiviral Agents Zidovudine Nevirapine

ClinConnect Summary

Compounds with reverse transcriptase inhibitory activity that are more potent and less toxic than the nucleoside analogues are needed. Nevirapine (BI-RG-587) has shown in vitro inhibitory activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and has shown a synergistic inhibition of HIV-1 replication when combined with zidovudine (AZT) in a plaque reduction assay.

Sixty mildly to moderately symptomatic HIV-infected children (five patients in each of four age groups) will receive oral nevirapine at 1 of 3 doses for 168 days. If preliminary activity is demonstrated and toxicity is acceptable after 84...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • IV gammaglobulin therapy.
  • Medications for PCP prophylaxis (e.g., TMP / SMX, dapsone, aerosolized and IV pentamidine).
  • Fluconazole.
  • Patients must have:
  • HIV infection. A positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is not acceptable as the sole evidence of HIV infection. Three out of five children in each age and dose group must have a serum p24 antigen level of 70 pg/ml or greater and/or a plasma viral titer of 50 TCID/ml or greater prior to study entry.
  • Ability to be followed by their original trial center for the duration of the trial.
  • Consent of parent or guardian.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following symptoms and conditions are excluded:
  • Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis if steroid-dependent or requiring supplemental oxygen or with a pretreatment paO2 \< 70 mm Hg.
  • Opportunistic or serious bacterial infections within 28 days prior to entry.
  • Demonstrated intolerance to zidovudine prior to administration of nevirapine (in patients enrolled in the combination therapy phase of the study).
  • CDC classification of P-2D (secondary infectious diseases) and/or P-2E (secondary cancers).
  • Pre-existing malignancies.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • Other approved or investigational antiretroviral agents.
  • All other investigational agents (except fluconazole).
  • Glucocorticoids and steroid hormones.
  • Dicumarol, warfarin, and other anticoagulants.
  • Digitoxin.
  • Valproic acid.
  • Tolbutamide.
  • Doxycycline.
  • Chloramphenicol.
  • Isoniazid.
  • Phenobarbital and other barbiturates.
  • Hepatotoxic drugs.
  • Patients with prior participation in this trial are excluded.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • More than 6 weeks of prior zidovudine (AZT) therapy or more than 6 weeks of any other antiretroviral therapy.
  • Excluded within 7 days prior to study entry:
  • AZT (in monotherapy groups only).
  • Excluded within 4 weeks prior to study entry:
  • Other approved or investigational antiretroviral agents.
  • All other investigational agents.
  • Glucocorticoids and steroid hormones.
  • Dicumarol, warfarin, and other anticoagulants.
  • Digitoxin.
  • Valproic acid.
  • Tolbutamide.
  • Doxycycline.
  • Chloramphenicol.
  • Isoniazid.
  • Phenobarbital and other barbiturates. Active alcohol or drug abuse to impair compliance with the protocol.

Trial Officials

J Sullivan

Study Chair

K Luzuriaga

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

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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