The Effect of Valacyclovir on the Detection of HIV From Genital Herpes Lesions in HIV-Infected Patients

January 24, 2008 updated by: Glaxo Wellcome

The Effect of Treatment With Valacyclovir 500 mg BID on the Detection of HIV From Genital HSV Lesions in HIV-Infected Patients: A Double-Blind Crossover Study

The purpose of this study is to see if valacyclovir affects the detection of HIV in genital herpes lesions in HIV-infected patients. Valacyclovir is used to treat recurrent genital herpes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Following evaluation for 2 consecutive episodes of genital herpes in this double-blind, crossover study, 30 HIV-1 positive patients are randomized to receive either valacyclovir or placebo.

All patients are treated for 10 days.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • Serologically documented HSV-2 and HIV-1 infection.
  • History of recurrent genital herpes that presents at least 3 recurrences within the 12 months prior to the start of study.
  • No contraindications to valacyclovir.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  1. Hepatic impairment.
  2. Impaired renal function (creatinine above 2 mg/dl).
  3. Malabsorption syndrome or other gastrointestinal dysfunction.
  4. Any other condition that in the investigator's opinion would interfere with study procedures or successful completion of protocol.

Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:

History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir.

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

  • Participation in any investigational drug trial within 1 month prior to entry on study.

  • Systemic anti-HSV therapy within 7 days prior to start of study drug.

    1. Probenecid.

  • Suppressive treatment with medication that has anti-HSV activity.

Required:

- Stable antiretroviral therapy or no therapy for at least 1 month.

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
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Glaxo Wellcome

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)

January 29, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2008

Last Verified

June 1, 1999

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 291A

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