A Study of Nystatin in the Prevention of Fungal Infections of the Mouth in Patients With AIDS or AIDS-Related Syndromes

NCT ID: NCT00002293

Last Updated: 2007-10-02

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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To determine a safe, effective, and convenient dosing schedule for nystatin pastilles in the prophylaxis of oral candidiasis in patients with AIDS or AIDS related syndromes (group III or IV, CDC classification)

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Candidiasis, Oral HIV Infections

Keywords

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Nystatin AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIDS-Related Complex Candidiasis, Oral

Study Design

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Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Interventions

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Nystatin

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Concurrent Medication:

Allowed:

* Experimental drugs (IND drugs) which are targeted specifically against the AIDS virus or which stimulate the immune system.
* Systemic or oral antibiotics.

Patients must have AIDS or AIDS-related syndromes (HIV infection:

* Group III or IV, CDC classification) and not have been treated for oral candidiasis during the past year.
* Patients can be entered into the study who have:
* Other oral lesions due to Kaposi's sarcoma, herpes zoster, and herpes simplex.
* A positive or negative oral culture for Candida.
* Must be able to follow instructions regarding the use of a pastille.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following are excluded:

* Oral lesions diagnostic of oral candidiasis or systemic candidiasis.
* Suspected or proven candidal esophagitis.

Patients with the following are excluded:

* Oral lesions diagnostic of oral candidiasis or systemic candidiasis.
* Receiving any effective antifungal agent orally or intravenously within 72 hours of study entry.
* Not expected to survive for at least 6 months.
* Unable to voluntarily maintain a pastille in the buccal cavity for approximately 20 minutes twice a day.
* Known hypersensitivity to nystatin.
* Suspected or proven candidal esophagitis.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within 72 hours of study entry:

* Any oral or intravenous antifungal agent.
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bristol-Myers Squibb

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Locations

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Birmingham Veterans Administration Med Ctr / Univ of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Bristol - Myers Squibb Co

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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MacPhail LA, Hilton JF, Dodd CL, Greenspan D. Prophylaxis with nystatin pastilles for HIV-associated oral candidiasis. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol. 1996 Aug 15;12(5):470-6. doi: 10.1097/00042560-199608150-00005.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8757423 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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5

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

026B

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id