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Treatment of Chronic Cryptosporidiosis in AIDS Patients

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

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Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2024

Terminated

Keywords

Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Cryptosporidiosis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Azithromycin Paromomycin Interleukin 12

Description

Cryptosporidium parvum, an intracellular protozoan parasite, is a frequent cause of chronic diarrhea in HIV-infected patients, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Highly effective antiparasitic treatment for this infection is not currently available. Paromomycin and azithromycin have some efficacy and have been used in combination in a small number of patients. Immune reconstitution with highly active antiretroviral therapy appears to be the most effective therapy, but this is not possible for all patients. Interferon gamma expression is strongly associated with control of cryptosp...

Gender

All

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients may be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have a CD4 cell count below 150 cells/mm3.
  • Have been on stable anti-HIV therapy that includes at least 2 nucleoside analogues for at least 4 weeks.
  • Have chronic diarrhea (3 bowel movements a day that are loose or watery, for 5 days per week over 3 weeks).
  • Test positively for Cryptosporidium.
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Agree to use effective methods of birth control.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • Have any other active opportunistic (AIDS-related) infection.
  • Require intravenous (IV) fluids.
  • Have a history of an allergy to certain medications, such as colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF or GM-CSF) or a type of antibiotic.
  • Are pregnant.

Attachments

readout_NCT00001128_2024-07-27.pdf

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NCT00001128_study_protocol.pdf

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About company

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Houston, Texas, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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