A Study of Itraconazole in the Prevention of Histoplasmosis, a Fungal Infection, in HIV-Infected Patients
HIV Infections, Histoplasmosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring Itraconazole, Histoplasmosis, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients must have: HIV infection. Residence in an area endemic for H. capsulatum. Absolute CD4 count < 150 cells/mm3. No current or past active histoplasmosis. No other active fungal infection. Life expectancy of at least 1 year. Exclusion Criteria Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: Life-threatening infection or malignancy other than cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma. Inability to take oral medication. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: Systemically-active antifungals. Investigational drugs (expanded access drugs are acceptable). Rifampin. Rifabutin. Terfenadine. Astemizole. Phenobarbital. Phenytoin. Carbamazepine. H2 blockers. Omeprazole. Continual antacids. Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded: History of intolerance to imidazole or azole compounds. Prior Medication: Excluded within 1 month prior to study entry: Investigational drugs (expanded access drugs are acceptable). Excluded within 15 days prior to study entry: Rifampin. Rifabutin. Terfenadine. Astemizole. Phenobarbital. Phenytoin. Carbamazepine.
Sites / Locations
- Infectious Diseases Research Clinic / Indiana Univ Hosp
- Infectious Diseases of Indianapolis
- Univ of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine
- Infectious Diseases Association / Research Med Ctr
- ASCC
- Dr Michael Threikeld
- Dr Mark A Pierce