A Pilot Study to Compare the Antiviral and Immunologic Effects of Stavudine ( d4T ) Versus Placebo in Subjects With Evidence of Recent HIV Infection.
Stavudine
Blood-Borne Infections+13
+ Urogenital Diseases
+ Genital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: January 1, 1995
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Patients receive d4T or placebo every 12 hours for 4 weeks, after which dose decreases (or placebo) every 12 hours. Treatment continues for at least 48 weeks.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.40 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 Patients must have: Recent HIV infection. No prior antiretroviral therapy. No acute opportunistic infection at study entry. Exclusion Criteria Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: Intractable diarrhea. Bilateral peripheral neuropathy. Any other condition that would preclude study therapy. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: Myelosuppressive, neurotoxic, or hepatotoxic drugs. Patients with the following prior condition are excluded: History of bilateral peripheral neuropathy. Prior Medication: Excluded: Prior antiretroviral therapy. Myelosuppressive, neurotoxic, or cytotoxic agents within 3 months prior to study entry.
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 3 locations
Naval Med Ctr
Portsmouth, United StatesNorthwest Med Ctr
Seattle, United States