Clinical trials: Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
Cryptococcal Optimal ART Timing Trial
The Cryptococcal Optimal ART Timing (COAT) trial seeks to determine after cryptococcal meningitis (CM) whether early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) prior to hospital discharge results in superior survival compared to…
- Conditions
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections, AIDS
- Trial name
- COAT (NCT01075152)
- Testing
- efavirenz, nucleoside
- Where
- 3 sites in South Africa, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Randomized Double Blind Protocol Comparing Amphotericin B With Flucytosine to Amphotericin B Alone Followed by a Comparison of Fluconazole and Itraconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of amphotericin B plus flucytosine (5-fluorocytosine) compared to amphotericin B alone for a first episode of acute cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS patients, and to compare the…
- Trial name
- NCT00000639
- Testing
- Itraconazole, Flucytosine, Fluconazole
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Amphotericin Alone or in Combination With Fluconazole for AIDS-Associated Meningitis
This study will examine the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment for cryptococcal meningitis, a fungal infection common in persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the developing world.
- Trial name
- NCT00145249
- Testing
- Amphotericin B, Fluconazole
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Thailand
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Neurological Disorders, Cerebral Malaria
Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Clinical/Laboratory Predictors of Tropical Diseases in Neurological Disorders in DRC
The impact of neurological disorders is enormous worldwide, and it is increased in poor settings, due to lack of diagnosis and treatment facilities as well as delayed management.
- Conditions
- Neurological Disorders, Cerebral Malaria, Bacterial Meningitis, Central Nervous System Tuberculosis
- Trial name
- Nidiag-Neuro (NCT01589289)
- Testing
- Immunochromatographic HAT tests (DSD), Card Agglutination Trypanosoma Test, TB POC Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (Molbio Diagnostics)
- Where
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Dexamethasone in Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the effect of corticosteroids on reducing elevated intracranial pressure in cryptococcal meningitis. To evaluate the safety of corticosteroids in patients with cryptococcal meningitis and intracranial hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00000776
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Study of Fluconazole in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Patients Who Have Not Had Success With Amphotericin B
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients who have had an unsatisfactory response to or have experienced unacceptable toxicity with amphotericin B.
- Trial name
- NCT00002306
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Pilot Study of Oral Fluconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS patients. Both newly diagnosed and relapsed patients are eligible.
- Trial name
- NCT00002076
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Amphotericin B With Flucytosine-Fluconazole Therapy for Cryptococcal Meningitis
To study the clinical effectiveness and safety of amphotericin B with flucytosine-fluconazole therapy for cryptococcal meningitis in patients with HIV infection.
- Trial name
- NCT04532463
- Testing
- Amphotericin B 1 mg/kg 1 week & Flucytosine 100 mg/kg 1 week followed by Fluconazole 1200 mg/day 1 week
- Where
- Burma
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pharmacy, Yangon
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Pilot Study of Fluconazole Plus Flucytosine for the Treatment of AIDS Patients With Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis.
To evaluate and estimate the safety and efficacy of the combination of fluconazole and flucytosine as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00002113
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Single Dose Liposomal Amphotericin for Asymptomatic Cryptococcal Antigenemia
This will be a randomized controlled trial of asymptomatic (Cryptococcal Antigen test)CrAg positive persons in Uganda. Patients will be randomized to receive preemptive treatment with 1 dose of liposomal amphotericin (10mg/kg) in…
- Trial name
- ACACIA (NCT03945448)
- Testing
- Single dose liposomal Amphotericin and Fluconazole, Fluconazole
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
High-Dose Fluconazole for the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV-Infected Individuals
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Trial name
- NCT00885703
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, India and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Multicenter Comparison of Fluconazole (UK-49,858) and Amphotericin B as Treatment for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To compare the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole and amphotericin B, alone or in combination with flucytosine, as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00002068
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
SCH 39304 as Therapy for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV-Infected Patients Followed by Maintenance Therapy
To assess the safety and effectiveness of SCH 39304 as primary treatment of acute cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00000677
- Testing
- SCH 39304
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Open, Non-Comparative Study of Intravenous and Oral Fluconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as an intravenous dose as initial treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis followed by oral therapy in AIDS and non-AIDS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00002040
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV/AIDS
Clinical Outcomes of Cryptococcal Meningitis Among HIV-infected Patients in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy
Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the most common central nervous system infections among HIV-infected patients. The outcome is generally severe.
- Trial name
- NCT02098525
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcus Neoformans
Operational Research for Cryptococcal Antigen Screening
This will be a stepped wedge randomized trial design to evaluate the implementation of cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening and preemptive anti-fungal therapy of HIV-infected persons entering antiretroviral therapy (ART)…
- Conditions
- Cryptococcal Meningitis, Cryptococcus Neoformans, Cryptococcosis
- Trial name
- ORCAS (NCT01535469)
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 3,049 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Efficacy of Intrathecal Administration of Liposomal Amphotericin B in Cryptococcal Meningitis
The main purpose of this study is to observe the clinical effect of intrathecal administration of liposomal amphotericin B in Cryptococcal Meningitis without Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- Trial name
- NCT02686853
- Testing
- Liposomal amphotericin B
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hui Bu
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Safety and Antifungal Activity of Recombinant Interferon-Gamma 1b (rIFN-Gamma 1b) Given With Standard Therapy in Patients With Cryptococcal Meningitis
The purpose of this study is to examine the antifungal activity of recombinant interferon-gamma 1b (rIFN-gamma 1b) given with standard antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00012467
- Testing
- Itraconazole, Flucytosine, Fluconazole
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Peru
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- InterMune