A Study of Nystatin in HIV-Infected Patients

Sponsor

Argus Pharmaceuticals (Industry)

Overall Status

Completed

CT.gov ID

NCT00002313

Collaborator

(none)

Location

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

To evaluate the clinical toxicity, safety, and potential anti-HIV activity of intravenous nystatin in patients with HIV infection who have completed protocol FDA 103C. To evaluate the safety and potential antiviral activity of intravenous nystatin and oral didanosine (ddI) administered in an alternating regimen in this patient population.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
HIV Infections	Drug: Nystatin Drug: Didanosine	Phase 1

Detailed Description

Patients who have completed protocol FDA 103B are offered the option of receiving extended maintenance. Patients who have received no prior ddI are treated either with intravenous nystatin alone (at the same dose level administered in FDA 103B) or with a regimen of intravenous nystatin and ddI alternating on 3-week cycles. Treatment continues for 12 weeks.

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Primary Purpose:

Treatment

Official Title:

Extended Maintenance Protocol for Phase I/II Clinical Study of Nystatin I.V. (Intravenous) in Patients With HIV Infection (NOTE: Continuation Study Intended Only for Patients Who Have Completed FDA 103B)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 0 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

Completed 12 weeks of therapy with intravenous nystatin on protocol FDA 103B.
No evidence of toxicity or progression of disease on protocol FDA 103B. (See protocol FDA 103B for initial entry requirements.)

Active drug or alcohol abuse.