Cytomegalovirus RetinitisNCT00002222
A Study of Valganciclovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis in Patients With AIDS
A study testing Valganciclovir in people with Cytomegalovirus Retinitis and HIV Infections, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to see if valganciclovir is a safe treatment for CMV retinitis in patients who have been treated for this condition in the past. This study also examines the effectiveness of valganciclovir in preventing the recurrence of CMV retinitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
- What is being tested?
- Valganciclovir
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Concurrent Medication:
- Allowed with caution:
- Acyclovir.
- Famciclovir.
- Valaciclovir.
- Imipenem-cilastatin.
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- Myelosuppressive agents.
- Patients must have:
- HIV infection with CMV retinitis.
- Minimum of 4 weeks prior treatment with ganciclovir, foscarnet, or cidofovir.
- Intraocular implant in either or both eyes, as long as CMV retinitis is active in one eye, upon approval by Roche.
Who cannot join
- Co-existing Condition:
- Patients with any of the following symptoms of conditions are excluded:
- Active extraocular CMV disease.
- Severe uncontrolled diarrhea or evidence of malabsorption.
- Concurrent Medication:
- Excluded:
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- Foscarnet.
- Cidofovir.
- CMV hyperimmune globulin.
- Probenecid.
- Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:
- Ocular media opacities (corneal, aqueous, lens, or vitreous) preventing ophthalmologic retinal assessment.
- Simultaneous participation in another study (unless approved by Roche).
- Required:
- A minimum of 4 weeks treatment with ganciclovir, foscarnet, or cidofovir.
- Approval required for prior use of investigational anti-CMV agents.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Cornell AIDS Clinical Trials Unit
New York, New York, 10021
About this study
Official title: An Open Label Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Valganciclovir, an Oral Prodrug of Ganciclovir, for the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Subjects With AIDS
The purpose of this study is to see if valganciclovir is a safe treatment for CMV retinitis in patients who have been treated for this condition in the past. This study also examines the effectiveness of valganciclovir in preventing the recurrence of CMV retinitis.
Read the detailed description
Patients receive valganciclovir twice a day for 21 days as induction therapy then daily as maintenance therapy. Patients are encouraged to remain on study for at least 3 months and will remain until common study closure.
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
- Being tested
- Valganciclovir
- Keywords
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, Ganciclovir, Antiviral Agents, Drug Administration Schedule, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, Prodrugs
- Medical subject headings
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, Multiple Acyl Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ValganciclovirDrug
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 Cytomegalovirus RetinitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hoffmann-La RocheThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 200 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002222
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 268B
- Status last verified
- Apr 1999
- 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
- An Open Label Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Valganciclovir, an Oral Prodrug of Ganciclovir, for the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Subjects With AIDS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002222
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 268B
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
- Keywords
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, Ganciclovir, Antiviral Agents, Drug Administration Schedule, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, Prodrugs
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 200 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Hoffmann-La RocheIndustry (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.
The purpose of this study is to see if valganciclovir is a safe treatment for CMV retinitis in patients who have been treated for this condition in the past. This study also examines the effectiveness of valganciclovir in preventing the recurrence of CMV retinitis.
Detailed description
Patients receive valganciclovir twice a day for 21 days as induction therapy then daily as maintenance therapy. Patients are encouraged to remain on study for at least 3 months and will remain until common study closure.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Acyclovir.
- Famciclovir.
- Valaciclovir.
- Imipenem-cilastatin.
- Myelosuppressive agents.
Key exclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Active extraocular CMV disease.
- Severe uncontrolled diarrhea or evidence of malabsorption.
- Foscarnet.
- Cidofovir.
- CMV hyperimmune globulin.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valganciclovir | 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Valganciclovir in people with Cytomegalovirus Retinitis and HIV Infections, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 1 site 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 11 inclusion and 16 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 1 site 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 8 Nov 2026.