A Study of Timunox (Thymopentin) in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Other Anti-HIV Drugs

NCT ID: NCT00002332

Last Updated: 2005-06-24

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Brief Summary

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To evaluate the mechanism whereby thymopentin appears to retard the progressive immune suppression attributable to HIV infection.

Detailed Description

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Patients are randomized to receive subcutaneous thymopentin or placebo thrice weekly for 4 weeks.

Conditions

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HIV Infections

Study Design

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Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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Thymopentin

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

* Asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic HIV infection (no evidence of AIDS).
* CD4 count \<= 400 cells/mm3 within 6 weeks prior to study entry (CD4 count changed to 100 - 400 cells/mm3 per amendment).
* Tolerated the current nucleoside analog antiretroviral treatment for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

* Known hypersensitivity to thymopentin or any component of the formulation.
* Significant chronic underlying medical illness that would impede study participation.
* Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy related to nucleoside analog antiretroviral treatment.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

* Any antiretroviral agents other than zidovudine, didanosine, or dideoxycytidine.
* HIV vaccines or any investigational or non-FDA approved medication or immunomodulatory or experimental therapy within 30 days prior to study entry.

Patients with the following prior condition are excluded:

Abnormal chest x-ray consistent with active opportunistic infection within 6 weeks prior to study entry.

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

* Any prior antiretroviral agents other than zidovudine, didanosine, or dideoxycytidine within 30 days prior to study entry.

Required:

* Current nucleoside analog antiretroviral treatment.

Required:

* Nucleoside analog antiretroviral treatment for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry.

Significant active alcohol or drug abuse sufficient to prevent study compliance.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Immunobiology Research Institute

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Locations

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Dr Marcus Conant

San Francisco, California, United States

Site Status

Dr Jeffrey Galpin

Tarzana, California, United States

Site Status

Novum Inc

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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07.32.039-94

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

015I

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id