A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of l-Leucovorin in Combination With Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole in the Therapy of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in Patients With the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

NCT00002002 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2005-06-24

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Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of l-leucovorin in preventing toxicity from high dose trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole (TMP / SMX) used as a therapy for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with AIDS.

Conditions

  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii
  • HIV Infections

Interventions

DRUG

Trimethoprim

DRUG

Sulfamethoxazole

DRUG

Leucovorin calcium

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lederle Laboratories

    lead INDUSTRY

Study Design

Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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