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NCT Number: NCT00002447

A Study to Compare Two Anti-HIV Drug Combinations

The purpose of this study is to compare 2 anti-HIV drug combinations.

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Key information

Conditions

HIV Infections Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases Genital Diseases Immune System Diseases Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Infections Lentivirus Infections RNA Virus Infections Retroviridae Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Saint Paul's Hosp, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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About this study

Patients are stratified by HIV RNA: 5,000-75,000 vs greater than 75,000 copies/ml by Amplicor assay. Patients are randomized to two arms. Arm A receives SQV plus RTV plus two NRTIs. Arm B receives EFV plus two NRTIs. Patients must take their dose at approximately the same time every day. Patients have the option of taking daily dose in AM or PM. Patients are evaluated for changes in plasma HIV RNA levels and CD4/CD8 counts and for adverse experiences and laboratory determinations. Evaluations are made every 4-8 weeks until Week 48. Patients continuing beyond Week 48 who reach Weeks 60, 72, 84, and common study closure, will be seen at those weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients may be eligible for this study if they:

  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have a viral load of at least 5,000 copies/ml and a CD4 cell count of at least 75 cells/mm3.
  • Are at least 18.
  • Are able to complete the study.

Exclusion criteria

Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:

  • Have taken any anti-HIV medications for more than 2 weeks.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Treatment and study plan

Ritonavir

Drug

Efavirenz

Drug

Saquinavir

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

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Registry information

Official study title

An Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Fortovase (Saquinavir) SGC QD, Norvir (Ritonavir) QD Plus Two NRTIs Vs Sustiva (Efavirenz) QD Plus Two NRTIs in HIV Infected Patients

Important dates

Study start
1999
First posted
Aug 31, 2001
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2005

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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