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NCT Number: NCT00002098

Phase I/II Study of the Tolerance and Efficacy of Combined Use of Didanosine (2',3'-Dideoxyinosine; ddI) and Lentinan in HIV-Positive Patients

To determine the tolerance and side effects of a combination of lentinan and didanosine (ddI) compared with ddI alone. To determine whether the combination of lentinan and ddI produces a significant immunorestorative effect within the study observation period (6-12 months) as measured by an increase in one or more of the following: neutrophil count and activity, T-cell subsets, and a decrease in p24 antigen.

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Key information

Conditions

HIV Infections AIDS-Related Complex Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 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 Slow Virus Diseases Urogenital Diseases Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

ViRx Inc, San Francisco, California, United States

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About this study

Patients are randomized to receive either lentinan (40 patients) or placebo (10 patients) in combination with ddI for at least 26 weeks; those tolerating their dose may be offered continuation of therapy for an additional 26 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients must have:

  • HIV seropositivity.
  • Absolute CD4 count of 200 - 500 cells/mm3.
  • No active opportunistic infection or Kaposi's sarcoma.

Prior Medication:

Allowed:

  • Prior ddI for no longer than 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Lymphoid malignancy.
  • Pancreatitis.
  • Peripheral neuropathy.
  • Critical illness.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

  • Antiretroviral agents other than ddI.
  • Steroids.
  • Cytotoxic agents.
  • Immunosuppressive agents.
  • Immunomodulators.
  • 1-Thyroxine.

Concurrent Treatment:

Excluded:

  • Radiotherapy.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within 1 month prior to study entry:

  • Antiretroviral agents other than ddI (patients may have received prior ddI for no longer than 3 months total).
  • Steroids.
  • Cytotoxic agents.
  • Immunosuppressive agents.
  • Immunomodulators.

Prior Treatment:

Excluded:

  • Radiotherapy within 1 month prior to study entry. Active drug abuse.

Treatment and study plan

Lentinan

Drug

Didanosine

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AJI Pharma USA

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

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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