A Comparison of 882C87 Versus Acyclovir in the Treatment of Herpes Zoster in Patients With Weakened Immune Systems
HIV Infections, Chickenpox
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring Herpes Zoster, Acyclovir, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Antiviral Agents
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients must have: Acute localized herpes zoster or rash present less than 72 hours, verified by clinical diagnosis. Immunocompromised condition primarily as a result of documented HIV infection, malignancy, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, solid organ or bone marrow transplant, or chronic immunosuppressive therapy. Life expectancy of at least 6 months. Ability to cooperate with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: Evidence of cutaneous or visceral dissemination (more than 20 discrete lesions outside adjacent dermatomes). Acute, life-threatening condition. Significant malabsorption syndrome or other gastrointestinal dysfunction that may severely reduce drug absorption. Intolerance of oral medication. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: Tricyclic antidepressants or anti-epileptics. Topical applications to the zoster lesions that would obscure evaluation. Fluorouracil and flucytosine. Systemic therapy with agents with antiherpetic activity (from 2 weeks prior to first dose to day 28 of study). Probenecid or other drugs likely to affect elimination of study drugs (from 2 days prior to first dose to day 14 of the study). Capsaicin (Zostrix). Warfarin (Coumadin) during 14 days of treatment. Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded: History of intolerance, hypersensitivity, or severe drug reaction to acyclovir. Prior Medication: Excluded: Systemic therapy with agents with antiherpetic activity (including interferon) within the past 2 weeks. Probenecid or other drugs likely to affect the elimination of 882C87 or acyclovir within the past 48 hours. Drugs likely to interact with 882C87 (e.g., fluorouracil or flucytosine) within the past 7 days. Zoster immune globulin or zoster immune plasma within the previous month. History of alcohol or drug abuse within the previous 6 months or current methadone therapy.
Sites / Locations
- Simon - Williamson Clinic
- SORRA / NC Research Ctr
- Univ of Arizona / Univ Med Ctr
- Cedars Sinai Med Ctr
- AIDS Community Research Consortium
- Saint Francis Mem Hosp
- Sunnyvale Med Clinic
- Clinical Research Consultants
- Med Associates Clinic
- Oschner Clinic
- Washington Univ
- New Mexico Med Group
- Jordon Diagnostics and Research Inc
- Hanover Med Specialists
- Oregon Research Group
- Oregon Health Sciences Univ
- Roger Williams Med Ctr
- Silver Lake Med Inc
- Vanderbilt Med Ctr
- N Texas Ctr for AIDS & Clin Rsch
- MacGregor Med Association
- Univ TX Med Branch
- Infections Ltd / Physicians Med Ctr
- Med Consultants LTD
- Rhinelander Med Ctr