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Cytomegalovirus RetinitisNCT00002355

A Comparison of ISIS 2922 Used Immediately or Later in Patients With Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eyes

A study testing Fomivirsen sodium in people with Cytomegalovirus Retinitis and HIV Infections, run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 13 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To determine a clinically safe and effective dose of intravitreally injected ISIS 2922 and to compare the safety and efficacy of immediate versus delayed treatment in AIDS patients with previously untreated, peripheral cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) retinitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
What is being tested?
Fomivirsen sodium
How many people
60 participants
Where
13 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Start not givento not given
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients must have:
  • AIDS.
  • Clinical diagnosis of previously untreated peripheral CMV retinitis in one eye.
  • Leading edge of a CMV retinitis lesion is at least 750 microns from zone one. NOTE:
  • Patients with CMV retinitis in zone three only may be eligible if the lesions can be reliably photographed to follow progression.

Who cannot join

  • Co-existing Condition:
  • Patients with the following symptoms or conditions in the eye to be treated are excluded:
  • External ocular infections.
  • Other herpetic infections of the retina, toxoplasma retinochoroiditis, or other disease of the fundus.
  • Ocular conditions that will obstruct visualization of the posterior ocular structures.
  • Retinal detachment.
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  • Silicone oil in eye.
  • Patients with the following other symptoms or conditions are excluded:
  • Known or suspected allergy to phosphorothioate oligonucleotides.
  • Syphilis.
  • Pseudoretinitis pigmentosa.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • Current treatment for extra-ocular CMV infection.
  • Ganciclovir.
  • Foscarnet.
  • Mellaril.
  • Stelazine.
  • Thorazine.
  • Clofazimine.
  • Ethambutol/fluconazole combination.
  • Investigational medications for CMV retinitis.
  • Concurrent Treatment:
  • Excluded:
  • Investigational procedures for CMV retinitis.
  • Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:
  • History of surgery to correct retinal detachment in the eye to be treated.
  • History of syphilis.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • Prior anti-CMV retinitis treatment in either eye.
  • Anti-CMV therapy for extra-ocular infection within the past 2 days.

Trial locations and contacts

13 sites in 1 country.

13 sites in 1 country

United States13 sites
  • Georgia Retina

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30327

  • Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Association

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

  • Univ of Illinois

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr of Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 752359057

  • Univ of Colorado Health Sciences Ctr

    Denver, Colorado, 80262

  • Dr Julio Perez

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33060

  • Indiana Univ Med Ctr

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Retina - Vitreous Associates Med Group

    Los Angeles, California, 90017

  • Vitreo - Retinal Consultants

    New York, New York, 10028

  • Virginia Eye Consultants

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • Community Eye Med Group

    Pasadena, California, 911052536

  • Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr

    San Jose, California, 95128

  • Novum Inc

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Comparison of Immediate Versus Delayed Treatment With Intravitreal Injections of ISIS 2922 in Patients With Peripheral Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis

To determine a clinically safe and effective dose of intravitreally injected ISIS 2922 and to compare the safety and efficacy of immediate versus delayed treatment in AIDS patients with previously untreated, peripheral cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) retinitis.

Read the detailed description

In Stage 1 (dose escalation), patients receive either 75 or 150 mcg intravitreal ISIS 2922. In Stage 2 (randomization), patients are enrolled in either the immediate treatment group or delayed treatment group. Immediate treatment consists of intravitreal ISIS 2922 every 7 days for 3 injections (Induction) then every 14 days for 18 weeks (Maintenance). Patients in the delayed treatment group receive no immediate anti-CMV treatment but are monitored weekly for disease progression. If disease progresses, patient receives ISIS 2922 on an identical dosage regimen as those on immediate treatment. Patients may continue ISIS 2922 on a biweekly extended maintenance schedule if dose is considered safe and the CMV retinitis is clinically controlled. Per 2/8/96 amendment, patients are now in Stage 2 at 150 mcg.

Being tested
Fomivirsen sodium
Keywords
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Antiviral Agents, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Medical subject headings
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections, AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Fomivirsen sodiumDrug

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Aug 2001 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Enrolment
60 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00002355
Sponsor's protocol ID
251A
Other IDs
ISIS 2922-CS2
Status last verified
Jul 1998
First submitted
2 Nov 1999
Last updated
24 Jun 2005
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Fomivirsen sodium in people with Cytomegalovirus Retinitis and HIV Infections, run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 13 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 32 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jun 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 13 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jun 2005.

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