Clinical trials: Opportunistic Infections
Cryptosporidiosis, HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Nitazoxanide for the Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in AIDS Patients
The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe and effective to treat cryptosporidiosis in AIDS patients with nitazoxanide.
- Trial name
- NCT00004986
- Testing
- Nitazoxanide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Romark Laboratories L.C.
Candidiasis, Esophageal, HIV Infections
Evaluation of Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Biopsy Proven Candida Esophagitis in Immunocompromised Patients
To determine the appropriate duration of amphotericin B therapy for Candida esophagitis. To compare the effectiveness of two different amphotericin B doses in the treatment of biopsy-proven Candida esophagitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00002041
- Testing
- Amphotericin B
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
A Study of Fluconazole in the Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Patients Who Have Not Had Success With Amphotericin B
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients who have had an unsatisfactory response to or have experienced unacceptable toxicity with amphotericin B.
- Trial name
- NCT00002306
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
A Study of Three Drugs Plus Zidovudine in the Prevention of Infections in HIV-Infected Patients
To evaluate and compare 3 anti-pneumocystis regimens plus zidovudine (AZT) in persons with HIV infection and T4 cell count less than 200 cells/mm3.
- Trial name
- NCT00000991
- Testing
- Pentamidine isethionate, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Dapsone
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Wound Heal
Management and Short Term Outcome of Traumatic Wounds in the Emergency Department
Identify the risk factors for complications as well as study the evolution of wounds sutured in the emergency room towards complications such as superinfections, necrosis, disunity of the stitches linked to inadequate initial…
- Trial name
- SUTURES (NCT05510362)
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Cytomegalovirus Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
A Comparison of HIV-Infected Patients With and Without Opportunistic (AIDS-Related) Infection
The purpose of this study is to understand how changes in the immune system of HIV-infected patients affect their risk for 3 serious infections: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, or CMV organ…
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
- Trial name
- NCT00005572
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
Aerosols in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia: A Pilot Study Quantitating the Deposition of Aerosolized Pentamidine as Delivered in ACTG 040 and Comparing Its Toxicity With Parenteral Pentamidine Therapy
To compare the use of pentamidine aerosol (inhaled mist) with the standard intravenous method of administration in patients with AIDS related Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), to measure the amount of pentamidine aerosol that…
- Trial name
- NCT00000722
- Testing
- Pentamidine isethionate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Meningitis, Cryptococcal, HIV Infections
Dexamethasone in Cryptococcal Meningitis
To evaluate the effect of corticosteroids on reducing elevated intracranial pressure in cryptococcal meningitis. To evaluate the safety of corticosteroids in patients with cryptococcal meningitis and intracranial hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00000776
- Testing
- Flucytosine, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Hematologic Disease, Neoplams
Retrospective Non-interventional Analysis of Opportunistic Infections in Immunocompromised and Frail Patients
The analysis of a cohort of consecutive non-selected patients from the Strasbourg University Hospital, and therefore representative of the real life, will allow better identifying the risk factors for these infections (by…
- Conditions
- Hematologic Disease, Neoplams, Transplantation, Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT03920735
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
HIV Infections, Cryptosporidiosis
Nitazoxanide for the Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea in HIV Infected Children
Cryptosporidium parvum (C. parvum) is a parasite that can cause chronic diarrhea and is a significant problem for HIV infected children in developing countries. C. parvum infection can be treated with the drug nitazoxanide (NTZ).
- Trial name
- NCT00055107
- Testing
- Nitazoxanide
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa, Thailand
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections
A Multi-Center Clinical Trial To Evaluate Azidothymidine (AZT) in the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Patients With AIDS Post First Episode PCP
To examine the dose of zidovudine (AZT) that was used in the first placebo-controlled study of AZT in AIDS patients as well as a lower dose of AZT in order to determine if the lower dose results in less harmful side effects while…
- Trial name
- NCT00000700
- Testing
- Zidovudine
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 482 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Stroke, Pneumonia
The Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion on Pneumonia Complicating Stroke
To investigate the evidence for the integration of oral health promotion as part of interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Pneumonia, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- NCT04095780
- Testing
- Advanced oral hygiene care programme, Oral hygiene instruction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Stopping Treatment for the Prevention of Pneumonia in HIV-Positive Patients Receiving Anti-HIV Drugs Who Have Increased CD4 Cell Counts
The purpose of this study is to see how often Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) occurs in HIV-positive patients who have stopped taking medications that help prevent PCP.
- Trial name
- NCT00000908
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections
A Study on the Rate of Opportunistic (AIDS-Related) Infections Among HIV-Positive Children Who Have Stopped Taking Their OI Preventive Medications
The purpose of this study is to find out if it is safe for HIV-positive children who are responding well to their anti-HIV treatment to stop taking medications that prevent AIDS-related infections (opportunistic infections) such…
- Trial name
- NCT00001078
- Testing
- Hepatitis A Vaccine (Inactivated)
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections, Hepatitis C
The Safety and Effectiveness of a Two-Drug Combination in the Treatment of Patients With Hepatitis C Plus Advanced HIV Infections
To investigate the toxicity of interferon alfa-2b ( IFN alfa-2b ) in combination with nucleoside analog therapy in HIV-positive patients with chronic hepatitis C.
- Trial name
- NCT00001035
- Testing
- Interferon alfa-2b, Zidovudine, Zalcitabine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections, Tuberculosis
Preventive Treatment Against Tuberculosis (TB) in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Confirmed Latent Tuberculous Infection
To evaluate and compare the safety and effectiveness of a one-year course of isoniazid (INH) versus a two-month course of rifampin plus pyrazinamide for the prevention of reactivation tuberculosis in individuals infected with…
- Trial name
- NCT00000638
- Testing
- Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Microbial Colonization, Microbial Superinvasion
Metagenomic Analysis of Gut Microbiome in Preterm
This is single center study. The investigators will try to know that relationships between intestinal microbiome and mortality in preterm infants and what relationships is between intestinal microbiome in preterm infants and…
- Conditions
- Microbial Colonization, Microbial Superinvasion, Microbial Substitution, Newborn Morbidity
- Trial name
- MAGMP (NCT03235635)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
Trimetrexate Plus Leucovorin Calcium Rescue Versus Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) in Patients With AIDS
To compare the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug therapy (trimetrexate plus leucovorin calcium) with that of conventional therapy (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim) in the treatment of moderately severe…
- Trial name
- NCT00001014
- Testing
- Trimetrexate glucuronate, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Leucovorin calcium
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections, Histoplasmosis
Withdrawal of Antifungal Treatment for Histoplasmosis in Patients After Improved Immune Response to Anti-HIV Drugs
The purpose of this study is to determine whether stopping preventive histoplasmosis medications in patients who are currently receiving effective anti-HIV drugs will place them at risk for getting histoplasmosis again.
- Trial name
- NCT00006316
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PML, AIDS
Genetics of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
This study will identify genetic factors associated with the development of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
- Trial name
- NCT00342602
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)