Imiquimod, Fluorouracil, or Observation in Treating HIV-Positive Patients With High-Grade Anal Sq… (NCT02059499) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Imiquimod, Fluorouracil, or Observation in Treating HIV-Positive Patients With High-Grade Anal Squamous Skin Lesions
United States, Puerto Rico91 participantsStarted 2015-12-28
Plain-language summary
This randomized phase III trial studies imiquimod or fluorouracil to see how well they work compared to observation in treating patients with high-grade anal squamous skin lesions who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive. Biological therapies, such as imiquimod, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. It is not yet known whether imiquimod or fluorouracil is more effective than observation in treating high-grade anal squamous skin lesions.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* HIV-positive; documentation of HIV infection must be based on a federally approved, licensed HIV test performed in conjunction with screening (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay \[ELISA\], western blot, or other test); alternatively, this documentation may include a record that another physician has documented that the patient has HIV based on prior ELISA and western blot; an approved antibody test will be used to confirm diagnosis; if the physician is treating a patient with combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) with a history of HIV positivity based on an approved antibody test then repeat antibody confirmation is not necessary
* Biopsy-proven HSIL (anal intraepithelial neoplasia 2 (AIN2) and/or AIN3) of the anal canal at either the squamocolumnar junction or distal anus, documented within 60 days prior to enrollment, but not less than 1 week prior to enrollment
* HSIL occupies at least 25% of the circumference of the anal canal at either the squamocolumnar junction or distal anus on high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) at screening or entry based on available biopsy results and visual appearance
* Anal HSIL lesions are visible at study entry and no lesions are suspicious for invasive cancer
* Ability to understand and willing to provide informed consent
* Participants must, in the opinion of the Investigator, be capable of complying with the requirements of this protocol including self-administration of study treatment
* Karnofsky performance status of …
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response in 5-FU Arm and Observation Arm Using ITT Population
Timeframe: At week 20
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response (5-FU vs Observation ) Using Per Protocol Population
Timeframe: At week 20
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response in 5-FU vs. Imiquimod, Using the ITT Population Restricted to Those Randomized to Either Treatment Prior to the Closure of the Imiquimod Arm.
Timeframe: Week 20
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response in 5-FU vs. Imiquimod, Using the PP Population Restricted to Those Randomized to Either Treatment Prior to the Closure of the Imiquimod Arm.
Timeframe: Week 20
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response in Imiquimod vs Observation Arm, Using ITT Population Restricted to Those Randomized to Either Treatment Prior to the Closure of the Imiquimod Arm.
Timeframe: Week 20
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Percentage of Participants Achieving Complete Response in Imiquimod vs Observation Arm, Using Per Protocol Population Restricted to Those Randomized to Either Treatment Prior to the Closure of the Imiquimod Arm.