The Effects of r-metHuIFN-Gamma on the Lungs of Patients With AIDS

June 23, 2005 updated by: Amgen

Activation of Alveolar Macrophages by Aerosolized r-metHuIFN-Gamma (IFN-Gamma) in Patients With AIDS

To determine safety and tolerance of administering aerosolized recombinant interferon gamma (IFN-gamma) for 4 weeks in patients with AIDS. To examine activation of alveolar macrophages by aerosolized IFN-gamma administration. To determine if subcutaneous (SC) injection of IFN-gamma can activate alveolar macrophages in AIDS patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

12

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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 York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10021
        • New York Hosp - Cornell Med Ctr

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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • Diagnosis of AIDS with one or more opportunistic infections.
  • Kaposi's sarcoma with prior history of opportunistic infection.
  • Stable dose of zidovudine (AZT) therapy.
  • Preserved pulmonary, renal and hepatic function.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:

  • Presence of active infection.
  • Active opportunistic infections.
  • Cardiac disease.
  • Central nervous system disorders.
  • History of seizures.
  • Irreversible airway disease.

Patients with the following are excluded:

  • Co-existing conditions and symptoms listed in Patient Exclusion Co-existing Conditions.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within 4 weeks of study entry:

  • Immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Cytotoxic therapy.
  • Excluded:
  • Interferon gamma therapy.

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

Amgen

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

November 1, 1999

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 062A
  • IFNG-8901

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