Phase I/II Study of Curdlan Sulfate

June 23, 2005 updated by: AJI Pharma USA
To assess the safety and tolerance of curdlan sulfate, as well as its anti-HIV activity, in HIV-infected patients with CD4 T-lymphocytes less than 500 cells/mm3, using first single doses and then, after FDA review, daily doses for 7 days.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In Phase I of the study, escalating single doses of intravenous curdlan sulfate are tested. In Phase II, curdlan sulfate is administered daily for 7 days. (NOTE: Phase I is completed.)

Study Type

Interventional

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
      • San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
        • ViRx Inc

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.
  • No current AIDS-defining opportunistic infection, lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or other malignancy.
  • CD4 count < 500 cells/mm3.
  • No critical illness that would shorten life expectancy to < 16 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

  • Antiretroviral or other experimental therapies.
  • Anticoagulants.
  • Steroids.
  • Cytotoxic or immunosuppressive agents.

Concurrent Treatment:

Excluded:

  • Radiotherapy.

Patients with the following prior condition are excluded:

History of heparin sensitivity.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within 1 month prior to study entry:

  • Antiretroviral or other experimental therapies.
  • Anticoagulants.
  • Steroids.
  • Cytotoxic or immunosuppressive agents.

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

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

AJI Pharma USA

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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

April 1, 1994

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 127A
  • LCPL 92-1-28

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