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NCT00001646 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Voriconazole vs. Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis

A Phase 3 study of HIV Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
10
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00001646 is a Phase 3 study of HIV Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome that has completed, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 446-participant average among 542 other HIV Infections trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00001646, a Phase 3 study of HIV Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Invasive aspergillosis is a fungal disease which is increasing in incidence with the increase in immunocompromised persons in our population. Persons with prolonged neutropenia secondary to cytotoxic chemotherapies are at the highest risk for acute aspergillosis. Patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation, receiving prolonged corticosteroid or other immunosuppressive therapies, and persons with HIV infection and AIDS are also at risk. Even with antifungal therapy, aspergillosis in its acute invasive forms has a high mortality. In bone marrow transplantation patients and in those whose infection involves the brain, this mortality is greater than 90%. Amphotericin B in its conventional form, is the current standard treatment for this disease. Response to therapy with amphotericin B usually ranges between 20-60% in most studies. The higher response rates are usually seen in those patients who can tolerate this agent for at least 14 days. Because of its nephrotoxicity and other adverse effects, alternatives to conventional amphotericin B have been sought. These currently include liposomal forms of amphotericin B and itraconazole. Although these forms show a decrease in adverse effects, the efficacy of these drugs has not been shown to be equivalent to conventional amphotericin B. Voriconazole is an investigational antifungal drug currently being brought to phase III trials in the US. This azole has been shown active against Aspergillus spp. in vitro, and in animal models and early human trials to be effective against aspergillosis. It has been shown to be well-tolerated and is available in an intravenous and oral formulation. This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and toleration of voriconazole compared to conventional therapy with amphotericin B as primary treatment of acute invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients. Patients will be randomized to open-labelled therapy with voriconazole or amphotericin B in a one-to-one ratio.

Interventions

  • DRUG Amphotericin B
  • DRUG Voriconazole

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 1997-08
Est. Completion 2000-08
Phase Phase 3

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001646

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001646 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 446-participant average among 542 other HIV Infections trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which has 2,006 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 5 conditions, with HIV Infections appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Amphotericin B is the first listed.

NCT00001646 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001646 about?

NCT00001646 is a clinical study titled "Voriconazole vs. Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis". Invasive aspergillosis is a fungal disease which is increasing in incidence with the increase in immunocompromised persons in our population. Persons with prolonged neutropenia secondary to cytotoxic chemotherapies are at the highest risk for acute aspergillosis. Patients undergoing bone marrow tran...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001646?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 1997-08. Estimated completion is 2000-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00001646 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HIV Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Neutropenia, Aspergillosis, Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00001646?

The interventions under investigation include: Amphotericin B (DRUG), Voriconazole (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001646?

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

Where is trial NCT00001646 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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