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The Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine Plus Nelfinavir in HIV-1 Infected Patients Who Have Taken Stavudine

Launched by BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of December 06, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Hiv 1 Drug Therapy, Combination Nevirapine Stavudine Rna, Viral Nelfinavir Anti Hiv Agents Viral Load

ClinConnect Summary

The trial is an open-label study in patients with HIV-1 infection who are naive to treatment with NNRTI and protease inhibitor classes of antiretroviral drugs and have \<= 6 months prior exposure to d4T at the time of screening. Part I of this trial is an investigation of potential pharmacokinetic interaction between nevirapine and nelfinavir in HIV-1-infected adults treated with d4T. Part II is an investigation of the long-term antiviral activity of the combination of nevirapine and nelfinavir on viral load as measured by HIV-1 RNA.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients must have:
  • Documented HIV infection.
  • CD4+ cell count \>= 100 cells/mm3.
  • Plasma HIV-1 RNA \>= 5000 copies/ml.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Allowed:
  • Previous antiretroviral therapy with zidovudine, lamivudine, didanosine, and dideoxycytidine.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following symptoms and conditions are excluded:
  • Malabsorption, severe chronic diarrhea, or the inability to maintain adequate oral intake.
  • Undergoing treatment for an active infection.
  • Hepatic insufficiency due to cirrhosis.
  • Renal insufficiency.
  • 1. Systemic treatment with corticosteroids or drugs known to be hepatic enzyme inducers or inhibitors within 14 days of entry. Substances in these categories include:
  • macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin, dirithromycin), azole antifungals (ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole), rifampin, rifabutin, and phenytoin.
  • Previous exposure to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) such as delavirdine, loviride, DMP 266, or nevirapine and/or protease inhibitors (PI) such as saquinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, and nelfinavir.
  • \> 6 months previous exposure to d4T.
  • Investigational drugs within 30 days of first dose of study medication.
  • Any antineoplastic agent within 12 weeks before starting study medication.
  • Radiotherapy, other than local skin radiotherapy treatment, within 12 weeks prior to study.
  • 1. History of intravenous drug abuse or alcohol or substance abuse considered by the Investigator and BIPI Medical Monitor to be a significant impairment to health and compliance.
  • Heavy smokers (e.g., \> 20 cigarettes per day).

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health and quality of life through innovative therapies. Established in 1885 and headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, the company focuses on the development of prescription medicines in key therapeutic areas, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular health, oncology, and immunology. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to advancing medical science through rigorous clinical trials and collaborative research, striving to bring novel treatments to patients while upholding the highest standards of safety and efficacy. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, the company aims to make a meaningful impact on global health challenges.

Locations

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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