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NCT Number: NCT00002229

Safety and Effectiveness of Adding Saquinavir (FORTOVASE) in Soft Gel Capsule Form to an Anti-HIV Drug Combination in HIV-Infected Patients

The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe and effective to give saquinavir (as a soft gel capsule taken by mouth) along with 2 other anti-HIV drugs to HIV-infected patients.

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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

16 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Univ of British Columbia Oak Tree Clinic, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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About this study

Prior to initiation of study treatment all patients are screened and baseline lab values are taken. Patients then receive the study treatment, FORTOVASE, two times a day plus 2 new NRTI's. Assessments will be performed at specified intervals throughout the duration of treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

You may be eligible for this study if you:

  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have an HIV count of 5,000 copies/ml or more.
  • Have a CD4 count of 100 cells/mm3 or more.
  • Meet specific requirements if you have ever taken NRTIs.
  • Are 16 - 64 years old (need consent if under 18).
  • Agree to use effective methods of birth control during the study.

Exclusion criteria

You will not be eligible for this study if you:

  • Have taken non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) or protease inhibitors (PIs) for more than 2 weeks.
  • Have taken all the available NRTIs.
  • Have certain serious medical conditions, including severe liver disease or active opportunistic (AIDS-related) infection.
  • Have a history of weight loss, muscle pain, and loss of appetite.
  • Have taken certain medications, including anti-HIV drugs other than those required by this study.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Abuse alcohol or drugs.
  • Are unable to complete the study for any reason.

Treatment and study plan

Saquinavir

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase IV, Non-Comparative Study to Evaluate FORTOVASE (Saquinavir) Soft Gel Capsule (SGC) TID Regimen in Combination With Two NRTI's in HIV-1 Infected Women and Men

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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