A Placebo-Controlled, Phase I Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Recombi… (NCT00000762) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
A Placebo-Controlled, Phase I Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Recombinant Envelope Proteins of HIV-1 gp160 and gp120 in Children >= 1 Month Old With Asymptomatic HIV Infection
United States, Puerto Rico72 participants
Plain-language summary
To determine the safety and immunogenicity of gp160 (MicroGeneSys), rgp120/HIV-1MN (Genentech), and rgp120/HIV-1SF2 (BIOCINE) and their adjuvants in HIV-infected children 1 month to 18 years of age.
The initiation of this immunotherapy trial will provide multiple benefits by assessing in asymptomatic HIV-infected children a therapy currently being tested in their adult counterparts, in the hope of forestalling the progression of HIV immunosuppression and clinical disease.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication: Recommended:
* PCP prophylaxis.
Patients must have:
* Documented asymptomatic HIV infection.
* CD4+ count as follows:
* 1-11 months of age must have \> 2000 cells/mm3 and \>= 30 percent of the total lymphocytes; 12-23 months must have \> 1000 cells/mm3 and \>= 20 percent of the total lymphocytes; 24 months-6 years must have \> 750 cells/mm3 and \>= 20 percent of the total lymphocytes; and 7 years and older must have \> 500 cells/mm3 and \>= 20 percent of the total lymphocytes.
NOTE:
* Patients who received zidovudine for 3 consecutive months immediately prior to study entry may receive only high doses of vaccine.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following condition are excluded:
* Any serious acute infection.
Concurrent Medication:
Excluded:
* Anticipated steroid therapy of \> 6 weeks duration.
Excluded within the past 2 years:
* More than one serious proven bacterial infection such as sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis, bone or joint infection, abscess of an internal organ or body cavity (other than otitis media or superficial skin or mucosal abscesses) caused by Haemophilus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, or other pyogenic bacteria.
Prior Medication:
Excluded:
* Antiretroviral therapy or immunomodulators (e.g., IVIG) within 1 month prior to study entry (NOTE: AZT is allowed within 1 month prior to study entry if patient is entering a high-dose arm).
* Uninterrupted steroid therapy of \> 6 weeks …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00000762
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)