Clinical trials: HHV-8
Lymphoproliferative Disorder, HHV-8
Virotherapy and Natural History Study of KHSV-Associated Multricentric Castleman s Disease With Correlates of Disease Activity
This study will gain information about a rare disorder called KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD). KSHV, a virus, causes several kinds of cancer, including some forms of MCD.
- Conditions
- Lymphoproliferative Disorder, HHV-8, Malignancy, HIV
- Trial name
- NCT00092222
- Testing
- Etoposide, Interferon-alpha, Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS), KSHV
Natural History Study of the KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS)
Background: KSHV inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS) is a newly recognized disease caused by Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). This virus can cause cancer. People with KICS can have severe symptoms.
- Conditions
- KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS), KSHV, HHV-8
- Trial name
- NCT01419561
- Testing
- Zidovudine, Liposomal Doxorubicin, Valganiclovir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Kaposi's Sarcoma, HHV-8
BAY 43-9006 (Sorafenib) to Treat Patients With Kaposi's Sarcoma
Background: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus.
- Conditions
- Kaposi's Sarcoma, HHV-8, KSHV
- Trial name
- NCT00287495
- Testing
- BAY 43-9006
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)