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A Phase I Study of the Safety of Proleukin (Aldesleukin) in Combination With Ganciclovir and Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Seropositive Patients With Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis

Information source: NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
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Condition(s) targeted: Cytomegalovirus Retinitis; HIV Infections

Intervention: Aldesleukin (Drug)

Phase: Phase 1

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Chiron Corporation

Summary

To determine the MTD and dose-limiting toxicities of a regimen of therapeutic ganciclovir, antiretroviral therapy, and recombinant interleukin-2 (aldesleukin; Proleukin) as an immune adjuvant in HIV-seropositive patients. To investigate the effect of increasing doses of Proleukin on the time to progression of CMV retinitis in patients being treated with therapeutic ganciclovir and antiretroviral therapy. To evaluate the incidence and level of anti-IL-2 antibody formation to subcutaneously administered Proleukin in this patient population.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Phase I Study of the Safety of Proleukin (Aldesleukin) in Combination With Ganciclovir and Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Seropositive Patients With Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis

Study design: Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Detailed description: Patients will receive subcutaneous Proleukin in combination with ganciclovir and antiretroviral therapy, and the MTD will be determined.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria Patients must have: Documented HIV seropositivity. Prior Medication: Required:

- FDA-approved antiretroviral therapy for at least 2 months prior to study entry.

Allowed:

- Prior G-CSF.

Locations and Contacts

Med College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 43699, United States
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