A Study of L-735,524 in HIV-Positive Children and Adolescents

June 23, 2005 updated by: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

An Open-Labeled, Multiple Dose, Multicenter Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Plasma Concentration Profile of L-735,524 Capsules in HIV-Seropositive Older Children and Adolescent Patients

To evaluate the safety, tolerability, and plasma concentration profiles of indinavir sulfate ( MK-639; Crixivan ) in HIV-seropositive older children and adolescents. To compare the plasma concentration profile after the initial dose with data from a historical group of adults. To obtain preliminary data on antiviral activity of MK-639.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients receive MK-639 for 14 and one-third days. Repeat plasma samples are collected up to 8 hours following the first and last dose. Urine samples are collected on days 1 and 5.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

12

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
    • New Jersey
      • Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United States, 088890100
        • Merck & Co 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

10 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • HIV positivity.
  • No active opportunistic infection within the past 30 days, other than superficial candidiasis of the oral cavity or vagina.
  • Body surface area at least 1.0 sqm.
  • Consent of parent or guardian.

Prior Medication:

Allowed:

  • Aerosolized pentamidine.
  • Topical antifungals.
  • TMP / SMX.
  • AZT.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Significant hepatic disease including HBsAg or hepatitis C positivity.
  • Significant neurologic disease such as loss of intellectual ability, motor deficits, or seizure disorder.
  • Significant cardiac disease including dysrhythmia or cardiomyopathy.
  • Significant medical condition or laboratory abnormality that may pose additional risk to patient on study or confound the results.
  • Has a social situation that may interfere with study participation.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

  • Oral contraceptives.

Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:

  • History of serious allergic drug reactions.
  • History of significant cardiac disease.
  • Participation on another clinical trial within the past 4 weeks.
  • Donated blood within the past 4 weeks.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within the past 4 weeks:

  • Hematopoietic growth factors.

Excluded within the past 2 weeks:

  • Antiretroviral agent other than zidovudine.
  • Oral contraceptives.
  • Prophylaxis for opportunistic infections, other than aerosolized pentamidine, topical antifungals, and TMP/SMX.
  • Any other medication unless approved by Merck clinical monitor. Current illicit drug use.

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

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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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

October 1, 1995

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 246A
  • 026-01

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