Clinical trials: Cryptococcal Meningitis
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
Meningitis Streptococcal, Hiv
Treatment With Tamoxifen in Cryptococcal Meningitis
The purpose of this study is to develop initial efficacy, feasibility, and safety data regarding the use of Tamoxifen in combination with amphotericin B and fluconazole in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis.
- Conditions
- Meningitis Streptococcal, Hiv, Meningitis, Meningoencephalitis
- Trial name
- NCT03112031
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, Amphotericin B, Fluconazole
- Where
- 3 sites in Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
AmB Dose for Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is one of the leading opportunistic infections and one of the most common causes of death in AIDS patients. Amphotericin B (AmB) is the corner stone in CM treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04140461
- Testing
- Amphotericin B, Flucytosine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center
Cryptococcal Meningitis
CryptoART Study: Decreasing Mortality Associated With Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa
The study will determine if the initiation of a 'screen and treat' program for cryptococcal disease among HIV positive individuals decreases morbidity and mortality among individuals with CD4 count < 100 cells/mm3.
- Trial name
- CryptoART (NCT02434172)
- Testing
- Pre-emptive screening and treatment for cryptococcal disease
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 1,333 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study (CRICS) Federal Financial Report
CRICS financial report for the first budget year of the study
- Trial name
- NCT02955862
- Testing
- Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study (CRICS)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 1,177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Pre-Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Cryptococcal Antigen Screening in AIDS
The aim of the study is to evaluate systematic pre-antiretroviral cryptococcal antigen screening and pre-emptive fluconazole therapy in antigen positive patients, as a strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality due to AIDS…
- Trial name
- PreCASA (NCT02624453)
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Antiretroviral therapy
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, Central Nervous System Fungal Infections
Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study Version 1.0
It is hypothesized that implementing plasma CrAg screening in clinics providing routine HIV care will enable identification of Vietnamese adult patients with advanced HIV (CD4 ≤100 cells/μL) who have early cryptococcal disease…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Cryptococcal, Central Nervous System Fungal Infections, Central Nervous System Infections, Meningitis, Fungal
- Trial name
- CRICS (NCT02334670)
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 2,612 people
- Sponsor
- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
HIV/AIDS, Cryptococcal Meningitis
Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study - Version 2.1
This is a multicenter prospective cohort evaluation of the implementation of a cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) screening program at selected outpatient HIV clinics (OPCs) and network laboratories in Vietnam.
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Cryptococcal Meningitis, Opportunistic Infections, HIV Related, Cryptococcosis
- Trial name
- NCT03267407
- Testing
- Preemptive high-dose Fluconazole
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 1,184 people
- Sponsor
- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
Early Versus Delayed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Africa
Cryptococcal Meningitis continues to be one of the most devastating AIDS defining illness in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the availability of azoles such as fluconazole for treatment, mortality remains high with some studies…
- Trial name
- NCT00830856
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Fixed dose - Stavudine, lamivudine and Nevirapine, Fixed dose - Stavudine, Lamivudine, Nevirapine
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV
Study Evaluating Efficiency and Tolerance of High-dose Fluconazole Associated With Flucytosine as Induction Therapy for Cryptococcal Meningitis Associated With HIV in Sub-saharan Africa
The aim of the trial is to demonstrate that in a sub-Saharan African setting, the association of: 1. Oral treatment : high dose of fluconazole (1600mg/d) associated with flucytosine (100 mg/kg/j) as induction therapy 2.
- Trial name
- Flucocrypto (NCT01715922)
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Flucytosine, lumbar punctures
- Where
- 7 sites in Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases
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
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
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Liposomal Amphotericin B for the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of liposomal amphotericin B and amphotericin B deoxycholate with or without flucytosine followed by fluconazole for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02136030
- Testing
- Liposomal amphotericin B, Amphotericin B-deoxycholate
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- TTY Biopharm
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
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)
Cryptococcal Meningitis, HIV Infections
Optimal Time to Start Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Adults With Cryptococcal Meningitis
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare early versus standard timing of initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) with respect to clearance of Cryptococcus neoformans from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) among…
- Trial name
- Crypto (NCT00976040)
- Testing
- Early antiretroviral therapy
- Where
- Botswana
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Botswana-UPenn Partnership
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Multi-center Comparison of Fluconazole (UK-49,858) and Amphotericin B as Treatment for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis
To compare the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole (FCZ) and amphotericin B (AMB), alone or in combination with flucytosine (FLC), as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients who have not been treated…
- Trial name
- NCT00000708
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Comparison of Fluconazole and Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Brain Infections in Patients With AIDS
To compare the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, fluconazole, with that of the usual therapy, amphotericin B, in the prevention of a relapse of cryptococcal meningitis (CM) in patients with AIDS who have been successfully…
- Trial name
- NCT00001017
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Efficacy and Safety of Mycograb as Adjunctive Therapy for Cryptococcal Meningitis in Patients With AIDS
This is a multicenter, randomized, efficacy and safety trial to evaluate Mycograb®. Subjects will be randomized to one of the 3 arms: 1/ Amphotericin B (0.7 mg/kg/d) plus 5-flucytosine (100 mg /kg/d); 2/ Amphotericin B plus…
- Trial name
- NCT00847678
- Testing
- Efungumab (Mycograb), Amphotericin B, 5 flucytosine
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals