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The Effect of Valacyclovir on the Detection of HIV From Genital Herpes Lesions in HIV-Infected Patients
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Study NCT00002404   Information provided by NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
First Received: November 2, 1999   Last Updated: January 24, 2008   History of Changes

November 2, 1999
January 24, 2008
 
 
 
 
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The Effect of Valacyclovir on the Detection of HIV From Genital Herpes Lesions in HIV-Infected Patients
The Effect of Treatment With Valacyclovir 500 mg BID on the Detection of HIV From Genital HSV Lesions in HIV-Infected Patients: A Double-Blind Crossover Study

The purpose of this study is to see if valacyclovir affects the detection of HIV in genital herpes lesions in HIV-infected patients. Valacyclovir is used to treat recurrent genital herpes.

Following evaluation for 2 consecutive episodes of genital herpes in this double-blind, crossover study, 30 HIV-1 positive patients are randomized to receive either valacyclovir or placebo.

All patients are treated for 10 days.

 
Interventional
Treatment, Double-Blind, Efficacy Study
  • Herpes Simplex
  • HIV Infections
Drug: Valacyclovir hydrochloride
 
 

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Completed
30
 
 

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • Serologically documented HSV-2 and HIV-1 infection.
  • History of recurrent genital herpes that presents at least 3 recurrences within the 12 months prior to the start of study.
  • No contraindications to valacyclovir.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  1. Hepatic impairment.
  2. Impaired renal function (creatinine above 2 mg/dl).
  3. Malabsorption syndrome or other gastrointestinal dysfunction.
  4. Any other condition that in the investigator's opinion would interfere with study procedures or successful completion of protocol.

Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:

History of hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir.

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

  • Participation in any investigational drug trial within 1 month prior to entry on study.
  • Systemic anti-HSV therapy within 7 days prior to start of study drug.

    1. Probenecid.

  • Suppressive treatment with medication that has anti-HSV activity.

Required:

- Stable antiretroviral therapy or no therapy for at least 1 month.

Both
18 Years and older
No
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NCT00002404
 
291A
Glaxo Wellcome
 
 
NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
June 1999

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