Amphotericin B Lipid Complex Safety and Efficacy in AIDS-Related Cryptococcal Meningitis
Amphotericin B, Lipid-based
+ Amphotericin B
Blood-Borne Infections+24
+ Neuroinflammatory Diseases
+ Urogenital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
This study focuses on evaluating the safety, tolerance, and effectiveness of a medication called Amphotericin B Lipid Complex (ABLC) in treating cryptococcal meningitis, a serious infection of the brain membranes, in patients diagnosed with AIDS. The goal is to compare three different dosage regimens of ABLC with another medication, Fungizone (Amphotericin B), which is currently used for the same condition. The importance of this study lies in its potential to find a safer and more effective treatment option for AIDS patients suffering from cryptococcal meningitis, thereby improving their care and addressing unmet needs in this population. During the study, participants receive either ABLC or Fungizone (Amphotericin B) as per their assigned dosage regimen. The study measures the results by assessing the safety, tolerance, and efficacy of each treatment. Safety and tolerance are evaluated based on observed side effects and patient reactions, while efficacy is determined by how well the treatment controls the infection and improves the patient's condition. Potential risks and benefits associated with each treatment are carefully monitored throughout the study.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 19 locations
Dr Thomas Patterson
New Haven, United StatesWalter Reed Army Med Ctr
Washington D.C., United StatesRush Presbyterian - Saint Luke's Med Ctr
Chicago, United States