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

June 23, 2005 updated by: AJI Pharma USA
To determine the tolerance and side effects of a combination of lentinan and didanosine (ddI) in comparison 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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients are treated with daily oral ddI for 6 weeks, then are randomized to ddI in combination with intravenous lentinan or placebo (administered once weekly) for 26 weeks. Patients who are already stabilized on 400 mg/day ddI will proceed directly to randomization. Following completion of the combination therapy, patients may be offered 26 additional weeks of therapy on an optional basis.

Study Type

Interventional

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
      • San Diego, California, United States, 92102
        • HIV Research Group

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

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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 IV drug abuse.

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
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

AJI Pharma USA

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Pearce D

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

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)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

July 1, 1994

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 126B
  • 92-11-9

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