A Phase I Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Recombinant CD4 Immunoglobulin G (rCD4-IgG) in Infants and Children With Documented HIV-1 Infection

NCT ID: NCT00000663

Last Updated: 2005-06-24

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

18 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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To determine the safety profile, assess pharmacokinetic properties (blood levels), and obtain preliminary indication of the antiviral and immunologic effects of recombinant CD4 immunoglobulin G (CD4-IgG).

CD4-IgG may be effective in blocking HIV transmission and spread, that is, CD4-IgG has antiviral effects. Studies done in adult patients with AIDS and AIDS related complex (ARC) have shown that rCD4 can be safely administered by intravenous bolus, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. No serious or dose-limiting, drug-related toxicities have been observed to date.

Detailed Description

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CD4-IgG may be effective in blocking HIV transmission and spread, that is, CD4-IgG has antiviral effects. Studies done in adult patients with AIDS and AIDS related complex (ARC) have shown that rCD4 can be safely administered by intravenous bolus, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. No serious or dose-limiting, drug-related toxicities have been observed to date.

Patients receive one intravenous injection the first week, followed by a 6 day washout period and then intravenous injections on a twice weekly basis from week 2 to week 12. The dose per injection may vary. The study evaluates 2 groups: (1) Children 3 months to 5 years of age; (2) Infants 0-3 months of age.

Conditions

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HIV Infections

Study Design

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Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Interventions

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CD4-IgG

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have the following:

* HIV-1 infection, or if less than 15 months old, born to mother with HIV-1 infection.
* Legally qualified guardian with the ability to sign a written, informed consent form.
* Willingness to abstain from all other experimental therapy for HIV-1 infection during the first 12 weeks of the study period.
* Anticipated life expectancy of at least 3 months.

Prior Medication:

Allowed:

* Prophylactic anti-Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) or antifungal therapy.
* Gamma globulin as prophylaxis for measles and varicella.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:

* Past or present history of neurological abnormalities including withdrawal syndrome or seizures.
* Past or present history of any serious active opportunistic infection including Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
* Echocardiogram values \> 2 standard deviations from normal.
* Hematologic, renal, or hepatic insufficiency.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

* Zidovudine (AZT).
* Intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG) except as prophylaxis for measles and varicella.
* Cancer chemotherapy.
* Corticosteroids.
* Other known immunomodulatory agents.
* Other experimental therapy not specifically allowed.

Patients with the following are excluded:

* Hematologic, renal, or hepatic insufficiency.
* Past or present history of any serious active opportunistic infection.

Prior Medication:

Excluded for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to study entry:

* Zidovudine (AZT).
* Intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG).
* Cancer chemotherapy.
* Immunomodulatory agents.
* Acyclovir and other experimental therapy.

Risk Behavior:

Excluded:

* Patients born to substance abusing mothers (including alcohol) during the pregnancy.
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Day

Maximum Eligible Age

5 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Genentech, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NIH

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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R Yogev

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

W Shearer

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Locations

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UCSD Treatment Ctr

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status

Univ of Miami School of Medicine

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status

Cook County Hosp

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Tulane Univ Med School

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Site Status

North Shore Univ Hosp

Great Neck, New York, United States

Site Status

Columbia Univ Babies' Hosp

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Texas Children's Hosp / Baylor Univ

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Weintrub P, Yogev R, Conner E, Wilfert K, Mordenti J, Ammann AJ. Safety and pharmacokinetics of recombinant CD4 in children with HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS. 1990 Jun 20-23;6(2):95 (abstract no FB23)

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Shearer WT, Israel RJ, Starr S, Fletcher CV, Wara D, Rathore M, Church J, DeVille J, Fenton T, Graham B, Samson P, Staprans S, McNamara J, Moye J, Maddon PJ, Olson WC. Recombinant CD4-IgG2 in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected children: phase 1/2 study. The Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group Protocol 351 Study Team. J Infect Dis. 2000 Dec;182(6):1774-9. doi: 10.1086/317622. Epub 2000 Oct 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11069253 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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D0172g

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

ACTG 139

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id