A Randomized Lamivudine (3TC)/Dideoxycytidine (ddC) Double-Blind Multicenter Trial (With Open-Label AZT) to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Low Dose 3TC Administered Concurrently With AZT Versus High Dose 3TC Administered Concurrently With AZT Versus ddC Administered Concurrently With AZT in the Treatment of HIV-1 Infected, AZT-Experienced (>= 24 Weeks) Patients With CD4 Counts of 100-300 Cells/mm3
Lamivudine
+ Zidovudine
+ Zalcitabine
Blood-Borne Infections+14
+ Urogenital Diseases
+ Genital Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Patients are randomized to one of three treatment arms: low-dose 3TC plus AZT, high-dose 3TC plus AZT, or ddC plus AZT. Treatment continues for 32 weeks, with possible extension to 52 weeks. PER 02/27/95 AMENDMENT: Patients may continue therapy on AZT and low-dose 3TC on an open-label basis. Open-label therapy continues with follow-up every 8 weeks until intolerable toxicity occurs or study terminates.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.325 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: HIV positivity. CD4 count 100-300 cells/mm3. Prior AZT therapy for 24 or more weeks and currently on AZT. Exclusion Criteria Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded: History of intolerance to AZT. History of grade 2 or worse peripheral neuropathy. Prior Medication: Excluded: Any prior antiretroviral therapy other than AZT. Required: Concomitant AZT therapy. Required: At least 24 weeks of prior AZT.
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 22 locations
San Diego Community Research Group
San Diego, United StatesViRx Inc
San Francisco, United StatesAIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta
Atlanta, United States