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A Randomized Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Maintenance Treatment With Oral Ganciclovir for Newly Diagnosed Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in People With AIDS

Launched by HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of January 02, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Retinitis Ganciclovir Cytomegalovirus Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ClinConnect Summary

Approximately 150 subjects with AIDS and newly diagnosed CMV retinitis will be enrolled in the study to achieve 120 randomized subjects. Eligible subjects will have CMV retinitis which has been diagnosed within one month of study entry by an ophthalmologist using indirect ophthalmoscopy. Subjects will be accrued by recruitment or referral. Anyone who volunteers for the study, meets the eligibility criteria, and signs an informed consent will be eligible for entry.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients must have the following:
  • Confirmation of HIV infection by HIV-antibody testing, p24 antigen assay, or culture of HIV, or have diagnosis of AIDS by CDC criteria.
  • CMV retinitis diagnosed within one month of study entry.
  • Understand the nature of the study, agree to its provisions, and sign the informed consent approved by the appropriate institutional review board and Syntex.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • The following are excluded:
  • Antimetabolites. Alkylating agents. Selected nucleoside analogs. Selected Cytokines.
  • Patients with the following are excluded:
  • Persistent diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain or other clinically significant GI symptoms or uncontrolled gastrointestinal disease. Diarrhea is defined as 3 or more unformed stools per day.
  • Have ocular media opacities (corneal, lenticular, or vitreal) preventing ophthalmologic retinal assessment and photography.
  • Have ocular conditions requiring immediate surgical correction (e.g. retinal tear or detachment).
  • Require continuation of concomitant medications precluded by this protocol, e.g., antimetabolites, alkylating agents, selected nucleoside analogs, and selected cytokines and other medications listed in the protocol.
  • History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir or ganciclovir.
  • Dementia, decreased mentation or other encephalopathic signs and symptoms which would interfere with the ability of the subject to give informed consent or comply with the protocol.
  • Prior Medication:
  • The following are excluded:
  • - Previous use of anti-cytomegalovirus drug (e.g., ganciclovir, foscarnet, FIAC, or CMV hyperimmune globulin) within one month of study entry.

About Hoffmann La Roche

Hoffmann-La Roche, commonly known as Roche, is a global leader in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research and development. With a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, and central nervous system disorders, Roche leverages cutting-edge science to deliver transformative therapies and diagnostics. The company is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by conducting rigorous clinical trials and collaborating with healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide. Roche's unwavering commitment to precision medicine and personalized healthcare positions it at the forefront of the industry, driving progress in the quest for effective treatments and improved patient care.

Locations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

New York, New York, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Galveston, Texas, United States

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

New York, New York, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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