A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerance of Nelfinavir (NFV) Given With Zidovudine (ZDV) and Lamivudine (3TC) in HIV-Positive Pregnant Women and Their Infants

October 27, 2021 updated by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

A Phase I Trial of the Safety, Tolerance, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Nelfinavir (Viracept) Co-Administered With Zidovudine (ZDV) and Lamivudine (3TC) in HIV Infected Pregnant Women and Their Infants

The purpose of this study is to see if giving nelfinavir (NFV) plus zidovudine (ZDV) plus lamivudine (3TC) to HIV-positive pregnant women and their babies is safe. This study will also look at how long these drugs stay in the blood.

ZDV has been given to mothers in the past to reduce the chances of passing HIV on to their babies. However, better treatments are needed to further reduce these chances and to better suit the treatment needs of mothers and their children. Taking a combination of anti-HIV drugs during pregnancy may be an answer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Despite the dramatic reduction of perinatal HIV transmission by the administration of ZDV to mother and infant, new and more potent strategies are needed to further reduce perinatal transmission and better suit the diverse treatment needs of these patients. Initiation of triple antiretroviral combinations during gestation, particularly combinations that include drugs that cross the placenta such as 3TC, may be the most effective in reducing maternal virus load to its lowest levels prior to delivery.

Women receive nelfinavir plus 3TC plus ZDV antepartum (Study Day 0 until onset of active labor) through postpartum (after cord clamped to 12 weeks). [AS PER AMENDMENT 10/28/97: If patient presents in active labor with less than 1 hour to delivery time, the institutional protocol for ZDV infusion during labor should be followed.] [AS PER AMENDMENT 1/26/99: For maternal dosing, one Combivir tablet bid can be substituted for the individual formulation of 3TC and ZDV. For mothers who receive Combivir during the antepartum period, Combivir is held during labor and delivery, and the separate formulations of ZDV and 3TC are used. Patients who prematurely discontinue study treatment should continue to be followed on study for the duration of the study.] Full pharmacokinetic sampling is performed 10 to 15 days after start of therapy [AS PER AMENDMENT 2/7/00: 10 to 15 days after study entry for women currently taking nelfinavir] and again 5 to 6 weeks after delivery. A maternal blood sample and cord blood sample is collected at birth for analysis of nelfinavir concentrations. Maternal HIV RNA in plasma is monitored throughout the study. Cervicovaginal secretions are collected at entry, late gestation, and postpartum to assess the presence of HIV. A single pharmacokinetics sample is collected with each cervicovaginal secretion. Serial CD4/CD8 activation markers are measured in women during gestation and postpartum. Infants receive nelfinavir plus 3TC plus ZDV beginning approximately 12 hours following birth and continuing for 6 weeks. After birth, several blood samples are collected from the infant for determination of washout kinetics of nelfinavir. Full pharmacokinetics sampling is performed 5 to 8 days post birth and 5 to 6 weeks following multiple doses. Pharmacokinetic samples are analyzed on the first six mother-infant pairs and dosing may be adjusted accordingly for the next cohort. Agouron has agreed to make nelfinavir available to all interested study participants for a period of 6 months after the study via the patient assistance program.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

24

Phase

  • Phase 1

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
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
        • Usc La Nichd Crs
    • Louisiana
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112
        • Tulane/LSU Maternal/Child CRS
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 701122699
        • Tulane Univ. Health Science Ctr., Tulane Univ. Hosp. & Clinic
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 212874933
        • Johns Hopkins Hosp. & Health System - Dept. of Peds., Div. of Infectious Diseases
    • Massachusetts
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 021155724
        • HMS - Children's Hosp. Boston, Div. of Infectious Diseases
    • North Carolina
      • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27710
        • UNC at Chapel Hill School of Medicine - Dept. of Peds., Div. of Immunology & Infectious Diseases
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 191341095
        • St. Christopher's Hosp. for Children

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 (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Patients may be eligible for this study if they:

  • Are at least 13 years old (need consent of parent or guardian if under 18).
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Are in the 2nd or 3rd trimester (14 to 34 weeks pregnant) and are pregnant with one or two children.
  • Have a normal ultrasound exam.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:

  • Cannot take ZDV or 3TC.
  • Have an active opportunistic (HIV-associated) or bacterial infection, or a severe medical condition.
  • Have severe diarrhea.
  • Are at risk for premature birth or pregnancy complications.
  • Have a family history of phenylketonuria (PKU).
  • Plan to breast-feed.
  • Abuse alcohol or drugs.
  • Cannot visit the same clinic for the duration of the study.
  • Have taken certain anti-HIV drugs.

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

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Collaborators

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Mark Mirochnick
  • Study Chair: Yvonne Bryson
  • Study Chair: Alice Stek

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2004

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 (Actual)

October 29, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 27, 2021

Last Verified

October 1, 2021

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACTG 353
  • 10603 (Other Identifier: CTEP)
  • PACTG 353

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