Search / Trial NCT00002394

Safety and Effectiveness of Giving Lamisil to HIV-Positive Subjects With Thrush Who Have Not Responded to Fluconazole Treatment

Launched by NOVARTIS · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of December 07, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Dose Response Relationship, Drug Fluconazole Antifungal Agents Candidiasis, Oral Drug Administration Schedule Terbinafine

ClinConnect Summary

This is an open-label, dose-escalating study with up to 2 sequential cohorts. The first 15 patients receive Lamisil for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, patients considered clinically cured (i.e., absence of removable, white plaques) are removed from treatment; patients not considered clinically cured receive an additional 2 weeks of treatment. At the end of 4 weeks, treatment is discontinued, regardless of clinical cure outcome. If less than 80% of patients are clinically cured after the 4 weeks of treatment, a second cohort of 15 patients receive Lamisil on the same treatment regimen as first coho...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • You may be eligible for this study if you:
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Have thrush that has not responded to at least 10 days of fluconazole treatment.
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Are expected to live at least 4 weeks.
  • Are able to take oral medication.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • You will not be eligible for this study if you:
  • Have liver or kidney disease.
  • Have received certain medications.
  • Have a history of serious diarrhea or digestive problems.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. With a strong focus on innovative pharmaceuticals, Novartis engages in the research, development, and commercialization of a wide range of therapies across various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience. The company is committed to advancing clinical research through rigorous trials that prioritize patient safety and efficacy, aiming to deliver groundbreaking treatments and solutions that address unmet medical needs worldwide. Novartis's commitment to innovation and collaboration positions it at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical industry, driving advancements that enhance patient care and health outcomes.

Locations

Galveston, Texas, United States

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Tamarac, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Newark, New Jersey, United States

New York, New York, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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