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NCT00000953 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Comparison of Brovavir Versus Acyclovir in the Treatment of Herpes 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
180
Enrollment target

NCT00000953: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

NCT00000953 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (35% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00000953, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
180 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

To compare the efficacy of oral sorivudine (brovavir) and oral acyclovir for the treatment of localized herpes zoster in HIV-infected patients. HIV-infected patients are at high risk for herpesvirus infections, including varicella-zoster virus ( VZV ) infections, also called shingles. Acyclovir, an approved drug, is widely used to treat VZV infections in the HIV population. Since no data from controlled studies are available to define the role of antiviral therapy for VZV infections in HIV-infected patients, a study is needed to test the relative efficacy of brovavir, an experimental antiviral drug, versus that of acyclovir.

Interventions

  • DRUG Acyclovir
  • DRUG Sorivudine

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Phase Phase 2

What the finished NCT00000953 record still lists

NCT00000953 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 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 (35% higher).

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

NCT00000953 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00000953 about?

NCT00000953 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Brovavir Versus Acyclovir in the Treatment of Herpes in HIV-Infected Patients". To compare the efficacy of oral sorivudine (brovavir) and oral acyclovir for the treatment of localized herpes zoster in HIV-infected patients. HIV-infected patients are at high risk for herpesvirus infections, including varicella-zoster virus ( VZV ) infections, also called shingles. Acyclovir, an...

What is the current status of trial NCT00000953?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 180 participants.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00000953?

The interventions under investigation include: Acyclovir (DRUG), Sorivudine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00000953?

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 NCT00000953's enrollment target sits among peer trials

180 365th of 2000 higher than 1,610 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

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

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