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CompletedNCT00002127

A Phase II, Parallel Group, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Thalidomide in Reducing Weight Loss in Adults With HIV Wasting Syndrome

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
75 (planned)
Sponsor
Celgene Corporation · Industry
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

To evaluate the safety, antiviral and anti-TNF-alpha activity, and preliminary efficacy of thalidomide in reducing weight loss in patients with HIV wasting syndrome.

Detailed description

Patients are randomized to receive either thalidomide at 1 of 2 doses or placebo for 8 weeks. Patients who respond may continue in double-blinded treatment for an additional 4 weeks; nonresponding patients may receive thalidomide for up to 4 weeks. Per amendment, patients may receive thalidomide for more than 12 weeks on a compassionate basis.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGThalidomide

Timeline

First posted
2001-08-31
Last updated
2005-06-24

Locations

13 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00002127. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.