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Safety and Effectiveness of Fluconazole Versus SCH 56592 to Treat Thrush in HIV-Positive Patients
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Study NCT00002446   Information provided by NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
First Received: November 2, 1999   Last Updated: June 23, 2005   History of Changes

November 2, 1999
June 23, 2005
August 1998
 
 
 
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Safety and Effectiveness of Fluconazole Versus SCH 56592 to Treat Thrush in HIV-Positive Patients
Randomized, Controlled Trial of SCH 56592 Oral Suspension Versus Fluconazole Suspension in the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) in HIV-Positive Patients

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of 2 treatments for thrush (a fungal infection of the mouth and throat) in HIV-positive patients. Fluconazole is a drug that is commonly used to treat thrush. SCH 56592 is a new drug that will be compared to fluconazole.

Patients receive SCH 56592 oral suspension or fluconazole suspension for 14 days. Patients remain on study for 44 days total and are monitored for safety and efficacy of study treatment.

Phase III
Interventional
Treatment, Double-Blind, Safety Study
  • Candidiasis, Oral
  • HIV Infections
  • Drug: Posaconazole
  • Drug: Fluconazole
 
 

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Completed
300
 
 

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for this study if you:

  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have thrush (oropharyngeal candidiasis).
  • Agree to practice sexual abstinence or use effective barrier methods of birth control (e.g., condoms).
  • Are able to take study medication and return for clinic visits during the study.
  • Are expected to live for at least 2 months.

Exclusion Criteria

You will not be eligible for this study if you:

  • Have received protease inhibitors for the first time within 30 days prior to study entry.
  • Have received certain medications.
  • Have certain other types of fungal infections.
  • Have certain types of cancer.
  • Have received SCH 56592 within 3 months prior to study entry.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Cannot take medications by mouth.
  • Are allergic to azole drugs.
  • Have certain medical conditions.
  • Have been in this study before.
Both
18 Years and older
No
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United States,   Barbados
 
NCT00002446
 
305A, C97-331, I97-331
Schering-Plough
 
 
NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
February 2000

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