Evaluation of HIV RNA Suppression Produced by a Triple Combination Regimen Containing an Enteric Coated Formulation of Didanosine (ddI EC) Administered Once Daily Compared to a Reference Combination Regimen
Lamivudine/Zidovudine
+ Nelfinavir mesylate
+ Stavudine
Blood-Borne Infections+11
+ Urogenital Diseases
+ Genital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: July 1, 1999
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups for 48 weeks of open-label treatment. Group 1 receives ddI EC plus d4T plus NFV. Group 2 receives Combivir plus NFV. Antiviral activity is determined by the proportion of patients with HIV RNA levels of less than 400 copies/ml at Week 48.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.500 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 may be eligible for this study if they: Are HIV-positive. Have a viral load of at least 2,000 copies/ml and a CD4 count of at least 200 cells/mm3. Are at least 18 years old. Agree to practice sexual abstinence or to use effective barrier methods of birth control (such as condoms). Exclusion Criteria Patients will not be eligible for this study if they: Have had severe diarrhea within 30 days of study entry. Have a history of pancreatic disease or any other serious condition. Have hepatitis within 30 days of study entry. Are diagnosed with an opportunistic (AIDS-related) infection at the time of enrollment. Are unable to take medications by mouth. Have received certain medications. Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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 23 locations
Sorra Research Ctr / Med Forum
Birmingham, United StatesOpen Sorra Research Ctr / Med Forum in Google MapsBody Positive
Phoenix, United StatesAIDS Healthcare Foundation
Los Angeles, United StatesSan Francisco Gen Hosp
San Francisco, United States