The Pilot Study of Foscarnet Cream in the Treatment of Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Immunocompromised Patients Unresponsive to Acyclovir Treatment
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Condition(s) targeted: Herpes Simplex; HIV Infections
Intervention: Foscarnet sodium (Drug)
Phase: Phase 1
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Astra USA Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Hardy WD, Study Chair
Summary
PRIMARY: To evaluate the clinical activity of foscarnet cream on the index lesion of
mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in immunocompromised patients previously
unresponsive to acyclovir treatment.
SECONDARY: To evaluate the clinical activity and virologic activity of foscarnet cream on
all treated lesions in this patient population. To evaluate the local tolerance and side
effects of treatment with foscarnet cream in this patient population.
Clinical Details
Official title: The Pilot Study of Foscarnet Cream in the Treatment of Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Immunocompromised Patients Unresponsive to Acyclovir Treatment
Study design: Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Detailed description:
Patients receive topical applications of one percent foscarnet cream five times daily for up
to 6 weeks; those who show no evidence of epithelialization of the index lesion after 3 or
more weeks are removed from study and offered intravenous foscarnet. Patients who show a
good response to topical foscarnet cream at the end of 6 weeks may continue receiving
treatment at the discretion of the investigator.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 13 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
Allowed:
- Ganciclovir (provided drug was administered for at least 14 days prior to study
entry, and the HSV isolate exhibits resistance against acyclovir).
- Other medication considered necessary for patient's welfare, at the discretion of the
investigator.
Patients must have:
- HIV infection or AIDS.
- Mucocutaneous HSV infection with at least one clinically evaluable lesion.
- Prior acyclovir without clinical benefit.
- Life expectancy of at least 3 months.
- Consent of parent or guardian if less than 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
- Known hypersensitivity to the study drug.
- Any medical, psychiatric, or other condition that would preclude study compliance.
- Incapable of self administration of medication or presence of a care provider
administering medication.
Concurrent Medication:
Excluded:
- Intravenous foscarnet for current episode of HSV.
- Acyclovir, interferon, or any investigational drug that might have anti-HSV activity
(e. g., 256U87, HPMPC, BVDaraU, trifluridine).
Patients with the following prior condition are excluded:
Previous participation in the study.
Prior Medication:
Excluded:
- Intravenous foscarnet within 2 months prior to study entry.
Locations and Contacts
CARE Ctr / UCLA Med Ctr, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
George Washington Univ Med Ctr, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, United States
South Miami Hosp, Miami, Florida 33143, United States
Dr Thomas Klein, Chicago, Illinois 60610, United States
Bellevue Hosp Ctr, New York, New York 10016, United States
Univ Hosps of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
Roger Williams Med Ctr, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, United States
Milwaukee County Med Complex, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, United States
Additional Information
Related publications: Hardy D, Javaly K, Wohlfeiler M, Kalayjian R, Klein T, Bryson Y, Graford K, Martin-Munley S. Phase I, pilot study of the safety and efficacy of foscarnet (PFA) cream for treatment (Rx) of acyclovir-unresponsive (ACV-R) herpes simplex (HSV). Conf Retroviruses Opportunistic Infect. 1996 Jan 28-Feb 1;3rd:83
Last updated: June 23, 2005
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