Search / Trial NCT00001126

Treatment With Cidofovir for Children With Laryngeal Papillomatosis (Warts in the Throat)

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

Your child will be assigned randomly (like tossing a coin) to receive either cidofovir or placebo (an inactive substance). Neither you nor your doctor will know which your child is receiving. Your child will undergo a total of 6 bronchoscopic procedures, which involves placing a tube down your child's throat so that the warts can be seen and treated. The warts will be removed by laser or other procedures and the study drug injected. Study drug will be injected at the sites of all newly removed warts and warts which were removed during earlier study visits. This procedure will be performed e...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Your child may be eligible for this study if he/she:
  • * Has active laryngeal papillomatosis (warts in the throat) that requires 8 or more surgeries per year.
  • * Developed this infection before the age of 16.
  • * Is between the ages of 2 and 17 years with consent of parent or guardian.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Your child will not be eligible for this study if he/she:
  • * Has a history of a prior malignancy (cancer), kidney disease, or immune system deficiency.
  • * Is HIV-positive.
  • * Is allergic to probenecid.
  • * Has received radiation therapy to the throat area or has received certain medications.
  • * Is pregnant or breast-feeding.

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

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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