Treatment of Advanced AIDS Patients With Dextrin Sulfate

June 23, 2005 updated by: Steinhart Medical Associates

Intraperitoneal Dextrin Sulfate in Patients With Advanced HIV Disease: A Phase I Trial

The purpose of this study is to look at the safety and effectiveness of dextrin sulfate in AIDS patients who have failed conventional anti-HIV treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Patients have intraperitoneal (IP) catheter placement done at study entry. Infusion with the carrier vehicle (icodextrin 4%) begins 2 weeks later, and 2 days after that, treatment with dextrin sulphate (DS) commences. DS is given three times per week. A nurse delivers initial treatments and the patient and caregiver will be trained to give subsequent treatments until DS has been given a total of 8 weeks. Patient evaluations are done regularly during treatment and observation continues for 24 weeks.

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
    • Florida
      • Miami, Florida, United States, 33133
        • Steinhart Medical Associates

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 may be eligible for this trial if they:

  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have been diagnosed with AIDS and are under treatment to prevent opportunistic (AIDS-related) infection.
  • Have had a CD4 cell count greater than 50 microL for at least the past 3 months.
  • Have had a viral load of at least 50,000 copies/ml for at least the past 3 months.
  • Have used up all other treatment options.
  • Are able to understand and give written consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients may not be eligible for this trial if they:

  • Have been in any other study in the 6 weeks before beginning this study.
  • Have an active, opportunistic infection or other infection.
  • Have any other long-term medical condition or nervous disorder that might make it difficult for them to finish the study.

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: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Steinhart Medical Associates

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 Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 1999

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2000

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

June 1, 2001

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 309A

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