A Randomized Comparative Trial of Zidovudine (AZT) Versus 2',3'-Dideoxyinosine (ddI) Versus AZT Plus ddI in Symptomatic HIV-Infected Children

NCT00000637 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 819

Last updated 2021-11-02

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Summary

To compare the effectiveness of treatment with zidovudine (AZT) compared to didanosine (ddI) and compared to the combination of AZT and ddI as determined by survival and disease progression. To compare the relative safety and tolerance of AZT versus ddI versus AZT plus ddI in symptomatic HIV infected children; to compare the virological and immunological parameters in the three treatment groups. AZT has been shown to delay the progression of AIDS in HIV infected individuals. However, bone marrow toxicity is a frequent adverse effect. Also, HIV resistance to AZT sometimes occurs in patients who initially respond to treatment, but later have progression of the disease. Thus, new drug treatments are needed. Studies of ddI in adults and children indicate some effectiveness of the drug. A direct comparison of AZT and ddI treatment in children has not been made. Combination antiviral treatment (AZT plus ddI) may give added therapeutic benefit to children.

Conditions

  • HIV Infections

Interventions

DRUG

Zidovudine

DRUG

Didanosine

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb

    collaborator INDUSTRY
  • Glaxo Wellcome

    collaborator INDUSTRY
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

    lead NIH

Principal Investigators

  • Baker C

  • Englund J

Study Design

Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Months
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Completion
1996-09-30

Countries

  • United States
  • Puerto Rico

Study Locations

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