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Effect of Body Mass on Acyclovir Pharmacokinetics
NCT01714180 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Studies have shown that different percentages of body fat can alter the way drugs are distributed in the body. This study will use blood samples taken at different time points for patients taking acyclovir to determine if higher body weights affect drug exposure. The information gathered from this study will help understand if patients with higher body weights need a different dosing plan. Patients receiving acyclovir as standard of care will be enrolled into this study. They will have blood draws once before they take acyclovir and 10 times after they take the acyclovir (over a total of 12 hours). These patients will be in the hospital already and will not need to make additional trips back to have blood drawn. A total of about 4-5 tablespoons of blood will be drawn for this study. 7 obese patients and 7 matched, non-obese patients will be enrolled into this study.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
West Virginia
- West Virginia University Hospitals Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center — Morgantown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 14 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-03 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01714180
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01714180 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is West Virginia University, which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Hematological Malignancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01714180 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include West Virginia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01714180 about?
NCT01714180 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Body Mass on Acyclovir Pharmacokinetics". Studies have shown that different percentages of body fat can alter the way drugs are distributed in the body. This study will use blood samples taken at different time points for patients taking acyclovir to determine if higher body weights affect drug exposure. The information gathered from this s...
What is the current status of trial NCT01714180?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2012-10. Estimated completion is 2015-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01714180 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hematological Malignancy, Pharmacokinetics of Acyclovir. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01714180?
This trial is sponsored by West Virginia University, which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01714180 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across West Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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