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A Study of Ganciclovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus of the Large Intestine in Patients With AIDS

Launched by HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of January 02, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Ganciclovir Cytomegalovirus Infections Colitis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ClinConnect Summary

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Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients must have:
  • An underlying diagnosis of AIDS by CDC surveillance definition (group IV, category c-1 or subgroup D only).
  • Colitis manifested clinically by diarrhea.
  • Colon biopsy demonstrating a typical histologic picture of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease.
  • Cultures for CMV from blood and urine should be obtained within 1 week of study entry but need not be positive prior to entry. (A positive culture is needed for final inclusion in AN.)
  • Prior Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • Topical acyclovir.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following are excluded:
  • History of chronic or acute liver disease.
  • History of significant mental illness.
  • Life expectancy \< 1 month.
  • * Presence of any cause of colitis other than cytomegalovirus (CMV). (The following tests must be negative:
  • Stool culture for enteric bacterial pathogens, stool exam for ova and parasites, stool exam for cryptosporidia, stool exam for AFB.) Colitis that is so severe that it would be against the patient's best interest to be treated with placebo for 2 weeks prior to being eligible to receive ganciclovir (DHPG) on a "compassionate" use basis. Patients with a colitis of this severity should be treated with DHPG on "compassionate" use basis.
  • Presence of clinically significant extra-colonic active CMV disease of retina or visceral organs (which could progress during the no-treatment period).
  • Presence of significant renal disease resulting in any decrement of creatinine clearance from normal.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • Any other investigational drug, whether or not as part of a formal clinical study.
  • Patients with the following are excluded:
  • History of chronic or acute liver disease.
  • History of significant mental illness.
  • Life expectancy \< 1 month.
  • * Presence of any cause of colitis other than cytomegalovirus (CMV). (The following tests must be negative:
  • Stool culture for enteric bacterial pathogens, stool exam for ova and parasites, stool exam for cryptosporidia, stool exam for AFB.) Colitis that is so severe that it would be against the patient's best interest to be treated with placebo for 2 weeks prior to being eligible to receive ganciclovir (DHPG) on a "compassionate" use basis. Patients with a colitis of this severity should be treated with DHPG on "compassionate" use basis.
  • Presence of clinically significant extra-colonic active CMV disease of retina or visceral organs (which could progress during the no-treatment period).
  • Presence of significant renal disease resulting in any decrement of creatinine clearance from normal.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded within 2 days of study entry:
  • Nucleoside analogs.
  • * Excluded within 1 week of study entry:
  • Antimetabolites or interferon.

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

Palo Alto, California, United States

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