A Phase II/III Trial of Human Anti-CMV Monoclonal Antibody MSL 109 (MACRT)

October 24, 2012 updated by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

To compare the safety and efficacy of sevirumab (MSL 109; Protovir), human anti-cytomegalovirus (CMV) monoclonal antibody, plus active primary treatment versus placebo plus active primary treatment in AIDS patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed CMV retinitis.

Ganciclovir and foscarnet are used for treatment of CMV retinitis, but cause hematologic toxicity and nephrotoxicity, respectively. Despite continued maintenance therapy with these drugs, relapse occurs in 85 percent of patients within 4 months. Studies suggest that MSL 109, a human monoclonal antibody, when given with either ganciclovir or foscarnet, may increase initial response and prolong time to progression in patients with CMV retinitis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Ganciclovir and foscarnet are used for treatment of CMV retinitis, but cause hematologic toxicity and nephrotoxicity, respectively. Despite continued maintenance therapy with these drugs, relapse occurs in 85 percent of patients within 4 months. Studies suggest that MSL 109, a human monoclonal antibody, when given with either ganciclovir or foscarnet, may increase initial response and prolong time to progression in patients with CMV retinitis.

Patients are randomized to receive either MSL 109 or placebo every 2 weeks as supplemental therapy to primary CMV treatment.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

300

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • La Jolla, California, United States, 920930946
        • UCSD - Shiley Eye Ctr / SOCA
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 900957003
        • UCLA - Jules Stein Eye Institute / SOCA
      • San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
        • UCSF - San Francisco Gen Hosp
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
        • Northwestern Univ / SOCA
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 212879217
        • Johns Hopkins Hosp / SOCA
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10016
        • New York Univ Med Ctr / SOCA

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

13 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT, CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Concurrent Medication: Required:

  • Primary CMV treatment.

Patients must have:

  • AIDS.
  • Active CMV retinitis.
  • At least one photographable lesion of one-quarter or more optic disc area in size.
  • Undergoing primary treatment for CMV retinitis that is not contraindicated with MSL 109.
  • Visual acuity in at least one eye of 3 or more letters on Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study ( ETDRS ) chart at 1 meter distance ( Snellen equivalent 5/200 ). Note:
  • Exceptions may be made if visual acuity impairment is possibly reversible and there is at least light perception in that eye.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Retinal detachment not scheduled for surgical repair.
  • Media opacity that precludes visualization of the fundus.
  • Active medical problems sufficient to hinder study compliance.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

  • IVIG.
  • CMV immune globulin ( CMVIG ).
  • Interferon alpha.
  • Interferon gamma.
  • Interleukin-2 ( IL-2 ).

Drug or alcohol abuse sufficient to hinder study compliance.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

August 1, 1998

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 2, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2001

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

August 31, 2001

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

October 25, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACTG 294

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