Herpes SimplexNCT00002000
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride ( 256U87 ) Versus Acyclovir in the Treatment of Recurrent Anogenital Herpes Infections in HIV Infected Patients
A study testing Valacyclovir hydrochloride and Acyclovir in people with Herpes Simplex and HIV Infections, run by Glaxo Wellcome at 22 sites in United States.
Trial summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral valacyclovir hydrochloride (256U87) vs. acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent anogenital herpes in HIV-infected patients (CD4 greater than or equal to 100). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Herpes Simplex, HIV Infections
- What is being tested?
- Valacyclovir hydrochloride and Acyclovir
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 22 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients must have the following:
- HIV-infected individual (CD4 = or > 100) with a history of recurrent anogenital herpes.
- Signed the consent form or present a signed parental consent form if below 18 years.
Who cannot join
- Co-existing Condition:
- Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:
- Hepatic impairments as evidenced by a three-fold increase from the upper limit of normal in alanine or aspartate transaminase. Impairment of renal function as evidenced by any elevation above the upper limit of normal for serum creatinine. History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir. Malabsorption or vomiting that would, in the investigators opinion, potentially limit the retention and absorption of oral therapy.
- Patients with the following are excluded:
- Hepatic impairment as evidenced by a three-fold increase from the upper limit of normal in alanine or aspartate transaminase. Impairment of renal function as evidenced by any elevation above the upper limit of normal for serum creatinine.
- History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir. Malabsorption or vomiting that would, in the investigator's opinion, potentially limit the retention and absorption of oral therapy.
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- Prior Medication:
- Excluded:
- Systemic antiherpes or immunomodulatory therapy within 30 days prior to entry.
Trial locations and contacts
22 sites in 1 country.
22 sites in 1 country
United States22 sites
Univ of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131
Infectious Disease Physicians Inc
Annandale, Virginia, 22203
Emory Univ School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Northwestern Memorial Hosp
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Rush Presbyterian - Saint Luke's Med Ctr
Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Univ of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 452670560
Denver Public Health Dept / Disease Control Services
Denver, Colorado, 80204
Univ TX Galveston Med Branch
Galveston, Texas, 77550
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030
Infectious Diseases Research Clinic / Indiana Univ Hosp
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216
Univ of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36604
Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
Louisiana State Univ Med School
New Orleans, Louisiana, 701122822
Saint Vincent's Hosp and Med Ctr
New York, New York, 10011
Portland Veterans Adm Med Ctr / Rsch & Education Grp
Portland, Oregon, 97210
Roger Williams Med Ctr
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908
ViRx Inc
San Francisco, California, 94103
UCSF - San Francisco Gen Hosp
San Francisco, California, 94110
Univ of Washington / Pacific Med Ctr
Seattle, Washington, 98144
Univ of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33612
West Haven Veterans Administration Med Ctr
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516
About this study
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral valacyclovir hydrochloride (256U87) vs. acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent anogenital herpes in HIV-infected patients (CD4 greater than or equal to 100).
Read the detailed description
Efficacy variables include the length of the episode, the time to lesion healing, the duration and severity of pain/discomfort, the duration of viral shedding, the proportion of patients with aborted episodes, the proportion of patients requiring extended therapy.
- Conditions
- Herpes Simplex, HIV Infections
- Being tested
- Valacyclovir hydrochloride, Acyclovir
- Keywords
- Acyclovir, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Antiviral Agents, Anus Diseases, Herpes Genitalis
- Medical subject headings
- Herpes Simplex, HIV Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Anus Diseases, Herpes Genitalis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Valacyclovir hydrochlorideDrug
AcyclovirDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Herpes SimplexStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Glaxo Wellcome
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002000
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 104A
- Other IDs
- 08
- Status last verified
- Apr 1996
- First submitted
- 2 Nov 1999
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2005
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2005. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride ( 256U87 ) Versus Acyclovir in the Treatment of Recurrent Anogenital Herpes Infections in HIV Infected Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002000
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 104A
- Conditions
- Herpes Simplex, HIV Infections
- Keywords
- Acyclovir, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Antiviral Agents, Anus Diseases, Herpes Genitalis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- Glaxo WellcomeIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- First posted
- 31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral valacyclovir hydrochloride (256U87) vs. acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent anogenital herpes in HIV-infected patients (CD4 greater than or equal to 100).
Detailed description
Efficacy variables include the length of the episode, the time to lesion healing, the duration and severity of pain/discomfort, the duration of viral shedding, the proportion of patients with aborted episodes, the proportion of patients requiring extended therapy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- HIV-infected individual (CD4 = or > 100) with a history of recurrent anogenital herpes.
- Signed the consent form or present a signed parental consent form if below 18 years.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Hepatic impairments as evidenced by a three-fold increase from the upper limit of normal in alanine or aspartate transaminase. Impairment of renal function as evidenced by any elevation above the upper limit of normal for serum creatinine. History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir. Malabsorption or vomiting that would, in the investigators opinion, potentially limit the retention and absorption of oral therapy.
- Hepatic impairment as evidenced by a three-fold increase from the upper limit of normal in alanine or aspartate transaminase. Impairment of renal function as evidenced by any elevation above the upper limit of normal for serum creatinine.
- History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir. Malabsorption or vomiting that would, in the investigator's opinion, potentially limit the retention and absorption of oral therapy.
- Systemic antiherpes or immunomodulatory therapy within 30 days prior to entry.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir hydrochloride | Drug | – |
| Acyclovir | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jun 2005.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
22 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Valacyclovir hydrochloride and Acyclovir in people with Herpes Simplex and HIV Infections, run by Glaxo Wellcome at 22 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jun 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 22 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jun 2005; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.