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CompletedNCT00002248

A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bovine Anti-Cryptosporidium Immunoglobulin (BACI) in the Treatment of Cryptosporidium Enteritis in AIDS Patients

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (planned)
Sponsor
Univax Biologics Inc · Industry
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

PRIMARY: To assess the effect of bovine anti-Cryptosporidium immunoglobulin (BACI) on the volume of diarrhea due to Cryptosporidium parvum in AIDS patients who have protracted Cryptosporidium enteritis. SECONDARY: To assess changes in stool consistency and frequency, body weight, and safety in this patient population.

Detailed description

Forty patients are randomized to receive either BACI or placebo (bovine colostrum from non-immunized cattle) for 1 week. The double-blind portion of the study will be followed by an open-label phase in which all 40 patients receive BACI for 1 week.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGCryptosporidium Immune Whey Protein Concentrate (Bovine)

Timeline

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

Locations

6 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00002248. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.