Comparison of HIV RNA Suppression Produced by Triple Regimens Containing Either Didanosine Enteric Coated or Didanosine Formulations Each Administered Once Daily
Nelfinavir mesylate
+ Stavudine
+ Didanosine
Blood-Borne Infections+11
+ Urogenital Diseases
+ Genital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: March 1, 1999
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 open-label treatment groups. Group 1 receives ddI EC plus d4T plus NLF for 48 weeks. Group 2 receives ddI plus d4T plus NLF for 48 weeks. Both forms of ddI are administered orally once daily. Antiviral activity is determined by the magnitude and the duration of reduction of plasma HIV RNA from baseline through Week 24.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.120 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.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
Inclusion Criteria You may be eligible for this study if you: Are HIV-positive. Are at least 18 years old. Have a viral load of at least 5,000 copies/ml and a CD4 count of at least 100 cells/mm3. Exclusion Criteria You will not be eligible for this study if you: Have received more than 4 weeks of treatment with nucleoside anti-HIV medications (NRTIs), or more than 1 week with protease inhibitors. (All anti-HIV treatments other than study medications must be stopped at least 14 days prior to study entry.) Have severe diarrhea. Are pregnant or breast-feeding. Have a history of pancreatic disease or any other serious condition. Have hepatitis within 30 days prior to study entry. Cannot take medications by mouth. Have received certain medications.
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 24 locations
Sorra Research Ctr / Med Forum
Birmingham, United StatesOpen Sorra Research Ctr / Med Forum in Google MapsAIDS Healthcare Foundation
Los Angeles, United StatesRobert Scott MD
Oakland, United StatesBeacon Clinic / Boulder Community Hosp
Boulder, United States