Randomized Study of Two Doses of Oral Valacyclovir in Immunocompromised Patients With Uncomplicated Herpes Zoster

May 22, 2007 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES:

I. Compare the efficacy and safety of two doses of oral valacyclovir in immunocompromised patients with uncomplicated herpes zoster.

II. Compare quality of life, pain, and medical resource utilization in patients treated with these 2 regimens.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE:

This is a randomized, double blind study.

Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms.

Arm I: Patients receive standard dose oral valacyclovir three times a day on Days 1-7.

Arm II: Patients receive higher dose oral valacyclovir three times a day on Days 1-7.

Both arms: Patients begin treatment within 72 hours after onset of zoster rash.

Quality of life is assessed on Days 1, 14, and 28 during study and then every 4 weeks through Week 24. Pain is assessed on Days 1-28 during study, and then weekly through Week 24. Medical resource utilization is assessed on Days 1, 8, 14, and 18 during study and then every 4 weeks through Week 24.

Patients are followed every 4 weeks through Week 24.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

66

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
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77058
        • Center for Clinical Studies

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

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics--

Patients with a clinical diagnosis of uncomplicated herpes zoster presenting within 72 hours after onset of zoster rash

No evidence of cutaneous or visceral dissemination of herpes zoster infection; cutaneous dissemination defined as at least 20 discrete lesions outside adjacent dermatomes

Must have immune dysfunction caused by any of the following: congenital immune deficiency; active malignancy of any type; collagen vascular diseases; organ or bone marrow transplantation; HIV infection; severe atopic dermatitis; received cytotoxic drugs or immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., chronic systemic corticosteroids) within past 3 months

CD4 count at least 50%

--Prior/Concurrent Therapy--

Biologic therapy: Greater than 9 months since prior bone marrow transplantation

Surgery: Greater than 9 months since prior liver or heart transplantation

Other: At least 4 weeks since prior topical or systemic anti-varicella zoster virus (anti-VZV) medications; no concurrent systemic agents with anti-VZV activity from enrollment to Day 10; no concurrent probenecid from 24 hours before the first dose of study drug until Day 10

--Patient Characteristics--

Hepatic: AST or ALT no greater than 5 times upper limit of normal

Renal: Creatinine clearance at least 30 mL/min

Other: Not pregnant or nursing; negative pregnancy test; fertile patients must use effective contraception; no history of intolerance or hypersensitivity to acyclovir, penciclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir

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
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

University of Texas

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Stephen K. Tyring, University of Texas

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

January 1, 1997

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 24, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2003

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/15324
  • UTMB-97-120
  • GW-R-24
  • UTMB-GCRC-D085

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