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Single Infusion of Liposomal Amphotericin B in Indian Visceral Leishmaniasis

Primary Purpose

Visceral Leishmaniasis

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
India
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Liposomal Amphotericin B
amphotericin B deoxycholate
Sponsored by
Banaras Hindu University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Visceral Leishmaniasis focused on measuring Visceral leishmaniasis, India, Liposomal Amphotericin B, Amphotericin B deoxycholate

Eligibility Criteria

2 Years - 65 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children and adults 2-65 years of age (inclusive) of either gender.
  • Diagnosis of VL confirmed by spleen or bone marrow aspirate.
  • Clinical signs and symptoms compatible with VL.
  • Biochemical and haematological test values as follows:
  • Haemoglobin > 3.5g/100mL
  • White blood cell count > 0.75 x109/L
  • Platelet count > 40 x 109/L
  • AST, ALT and alkaline phosphatase < 5 times upper normal limit
  • Prothrombin time < 4 seconds above control
  • Serum creatinine levels - 1.5 times upper normal limit
  • Serum potassium levels within normal limits
  • HIV negative.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A history of intercurrent or concurrent diseases (e.g. chronic alcohol consumption or drug addiction; renal, hepatic, cardiovascular or CNS disease; diabetes; tuberculosis; other infectious or major psychiatric diseases) that may introduce variables that affect the outcome of the study.
  • Any condition which the investigator thinks may prevent the patient from completing the study therapy and subsequent follow-up.
  • Proteinuria (> 2+).
  • A history of allergy or hypersensitivity to amphotericin B
  • Previous treatment for VL within two weeks of enrollment into the study.
  • Prior treatment failures with amphotericin B.

Sites / Locations

  • Kala-azar Medical Research Center, Rambag Road

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

1

2

Arm Description

a single dose of 10 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B

amphotericin B as a 1x test dose and then at a dose of 1 mg/kg/every other day for a total of 15 doses over 30 days.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Final cure rate at six months after the end of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Initial cure after the end of treatment

Full Information

First Posted
February 20, 2008
Last Updated
April 2, 2009
Sponsor
Banaras Hindu University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00628719
Brief Title
Single Infusion of Liposomal Amphotericin B in Indian Visceral Leishmaniasis
Official Title
A Phase III Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Single Infusion of Liposomal Amphotericin B in Patients With Visceral Leishmaniasis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2009 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Banaras Hindu University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of single dose amphotericin B in the treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in India.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of single dose amphotericin B in the treatment of VL in India. Primary objective: Comparison of the efficacy of single dose of 10 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B to amphotericin B deoxycholate with regards to final cure rates Secondary objective:. Comparison of the safety of single dose of 10 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B to amphotericin B deoxycholate when administered in the proposed dosage regimens.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Keywords
Visceral leishmaniasis, India, Liposomal Amphotericin B, Amphotericin B deoxycholate

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
400 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
a single dose of 10 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
amphotericin B as a 1x test dose and then at a dose of 1 mg/kg/every other day for a total of 15 doses over 30 days.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Liposomal Amphotericin B
Other Intervention Name(s)
AmBisome
Intervention Description
a single dose of 10 mg/kg of liposomal amphotericin B
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
amphotericin B deoxycholate
Intervention Description
amphotericin B as a 1x test dose and then at a dose of 1 mg/kg/every other day for a total of 15 doses over 30 days.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Final cure rate at six months after the end of treatment
Time Frame
One year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Initial cure after the end of treatment
Time Frame
six months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
2 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children and adults 2-65 years of age (inclusive) of either gender. Diagnosis of VL confirmed by spleen or bone marrow aspirate. Clinical signs and symptoms compatible with VL. Biochemical and haematological test values as follows: Haemoglobin > 3.5g/100mL White blood cell count > 0.75 x109/L Platelet count > 40 x 109/L AST, ALT and alkaline phosphatase < 5 times upper normal limit Prothrombin time < 4 seconds above control Serum creatinine levels - 1.5 times upper normal limit Serum potassium levels within normal limits HIV negative. Exclusion Criteria: A history of intercurrent or concurrent diseases (e.g. chronic alcohol consumption or drug addiction; renal, hepatic, cardiovascular or CNS disease; diabetes; tuberculosis; other infectious or major psychiatric diseases) that may introduce variables that affect the outcome of the study. Any condition which the investigator thinks may prevent the patient from completing the study therapy and subsequent follow-up. Proteinuria (> 2+). A history of allergy or hypersensitivity to amphotericin B Previous treatment for VL within two weeks of enrollment into the study. Prior treatment failures with amphotericin B.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shyam Sundar, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Banaras Hindu University
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Kala-azar Medical Research Center, Rambag Road
City
Muzaffarpur
ZIP/Postal Code
842001
Country
India

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
20147716
Citation
Sundar S, Chakravarty J, Agarwal D, Rai M, Murray HW. Single-dose liposomal amphotericin B for visceral leishmaniasis in India. N Engl J Med. 2010 Feb 11;362(6):504-12. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0903627.
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