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NCT00000643 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Primary Prophylaxis of Cerebral Toxoplasmosis in HIV-Infected Patients

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150
Enrollment target

NCT00000643: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

NCT00000643 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (13% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00000643, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
150 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

To evaluate the effectiveness of pyrimethamine (given with leucovorin calcium versus placebo (an inactive substance) for the primary prophylaxis (prevention) of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients. Cerebral toxoplasmosis is one of the most frequently encountered opportunistic infections in the course of AIDS. The mortality (death) rate is estimated to be greater than 50 percent. Pyrimethamine is a drug that appears promising for the primary prevention of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients.

Interventions

  • DRUG Leucovorin calcium
  • DRUG Pyrimethamine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 150 participants
Est. Completion 1994-05
Phase Phase 2

What the finished NCT00000643 record still lists

NCT00000643 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 150 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (13% higher).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Leucovorin calcium is the first listed.

NCT00000643 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00000643 about?

NCT00000643 is a clinical study titled "Primary Prophylaxis of Cerebral Toxoplasmosis in HIV-Infected Patients". To evaluate the effectiveness of pyrimethamine (given with leucovorin calcium versus placebo (an inactive substance) for the primary prophylaxis (prevention) of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients. Cerebral toxoplasmosis is one of the most frequently encountered opportunistic infections...

What is the current status of trial NCT00000643?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. Estimated completion is 1994-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00000643?

The interventions under investigation include: Leucovorin calcium (DRUG), Pyrimethamine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00000643?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT00000643's enrollment target sits among peer trials

150 455th of 2000 higher than 1,510 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00000643, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT00000643 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.