Fortovase SGC, d4T and 3TC or Fortovase SGC, Nelfinavir and d4T for HIV-1 Associated Nephropathy
This phase 3 study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different drug combinations, Fortovase SGC with d4T and 3TC, and Fortovase SGC with Nelfinavir and d4T, in treating HIV-1 Associated Nephropathy.
Nelfinavir mesylate
+ Saquinavir
+ Lamivudine
Blood-Borne Infections+24
+ Urogenital Diseases
+ Genital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
This is an open-label, non-comparative, randomized, single center, 24-week study. Patients are stratified into 3 groups (8 patients in each group) based on kidney function: Group 1: Serum creatine less than 2 mg/dL. Group 2: Serum creatine 2-5 mg/dL. Group 3: Serum creatine greater than 5 mg/dL. All 24 patients are randomized 1:1 to receive 1 of 2 study regimens: Arm A: Saquinavir SGC plus d4T plus 3TC. Arm B: Saquinavir SGC plus nelfinavir plus d4T. Patients are seen at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 24. At Week 24, a kidney biopsy is performed with patient consent.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.24 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
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 1 location