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Safety and Effectiveness of Ritonavir Plus Lamivudine Plus Zidovudine in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women and Their Babies



Safety and Effectiveness of Ritonavir Plus Lamivudine Plus Zidovudine in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women and Their Babies

For Condition: HIV Infections,Pregnancy
Status: No longer recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) , National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Synopsis: The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe and effective to give ritonavir (RTV) plus lamivudine (3TC) plus zidovudine (ZDV) to HIV-infected pregnant women during pregnancy and to their babies after birth. Pregnant women who are HIV-positive are at risk of giving HIV to their babies during pregnancy or delivery. It is important to learn how to prevent HIV-positive pregnant women from giving HIV to their babies. RTV and ZDV have been shown to be safe and effective against HIV in adults. The combination of 3 anti-HIV drugs (RTV, 3TC, and ZDV) may help prevent HIV infection from mother to infant but studies are needed to determine whether they are safe and effective during pregnancy.
Details: Controlled studies of the pharmacokinetics and safety of new drugs are critical to the development of alternative therapies for the prevention of perinatal transmission of HIV-1. The dosing regimen of RTV and ZDV used to treat pregnant women in this study has been shown to be safe and effective against HIV in adults. Little is known about the metabolism and tolerance of these drugs during pregnancy, and Phase I studies are needed to determine dosage, safety, and tolerance. Protease inhibitors in combination with other antiretroviral drugs may help reduce the rate of perinatal transmission of HIV-1. Pregnant women start with RTV (increasing gradually over a few days) plus 3TC plus ZDV until active labor. Intrapartum, women receive RTV plus 3TC plus ZDV, then postpartum (after cord clamped until 12 weeks postpartum), RTV plus 3TC plus ZDV. [AS PER AMENDMENT 2/9/99: For maternal dosing, one Combivir tablet (containing 3TC and ZDV) may be administered in place of the individual agents 3TC and ZDV. During the intrapartum period, Combivir is held and the patient follows intrapartum 3TC/ZDV dosing. During the intrapartum period, no RTV is given after the onset of active labor. During the postpartum period, RTV is begun as soon as oral intake is allowable following delivery. During the postpartum period, Combivir may be resumed. All subjects who prematurely discontinue study treatment should continue to be followed for the duration of the study.] [AS PER AMENDMENT 9/28/99: During the intrapartum period, RTV is given at the start of active labor.] Infants begin 3TC and ZDV as soon as oral intake is tolerated. Infants participate in one of two cohorts. The first four infants delivered (Cohort 1) receive RTV as a single dose between Days 8 and 12. The next six infants delivered (Cohort 2) start RTV at 2-3 days of life. The dosing schedule is based on Cohort 1 drug pharmacokinetics data. [AS PER AMENDMENT 2/9/99: Cohort 1 is expanded to seven mother/infant pairs.] [AS PER AMENDMENT 9/28/99: Cohort 1 is expanded to eight mother/infant pairs.] Both maternal and infant blood is drawn to assess drug pharmacokinetics. Cervical secretions are collected to assess presence of virus. In addition, all placentas are examined by histopathology to determine the role of placenta on preterm delivery in women receiving combination antiretroviral therapy.
Eligibility:
Study Type:
  Interventional, Treatment, Safety Study
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: 13 Years/
Genders: Female
Protocol Entry Criteria: Inclusion Criteria Women may be eligible for this study if they: - Are HIV-positive. - Are between 14 and 32 weeks pregnant. - Are at least 13 years old (consent of parent or guardian required if under 18). - Have the consent of the baby's father (if he can be reached). Exclusion Criteria Women will not be eligible for this study if they: - Are having problems with their pregnancy. - Have a history of problem pregnancies including miscarriages, birth defects, stillbirths, or giving birth to premature or low-birth-weight babies. - Have had side effects to ZDV, 3TC, or RTV. - Have an active opportunistic (AIDS-related) or other serious infection. - Have other serious conditions such as heart or lung problems, blood disorders, diabetes, or seizures. - Are pregnant with more than one baby (such as twins or triplets). - Are taking other experimental medications. - Are taking other anti-HIV medications. - Are taking certain other medications including those for cancer, blood pressure, or seizures. - Are abusing drugs or alcohol. - Are breast-feeding.
Total Enrollment: 14

Location and Contact Information:

Overall Study Official:
GwendolynScott,  Study Chair,  Univ of Miami (Pediatric)

Howard Univ Hosp
Washington D.C.,  District of Columbia,  20060
United States
 

Univ of Miami (Pediatric)
Miami,  Florida,  33161
United States
 

Saint Jude Children's Research Hosp of Memphis
Memphis,  Tennessee,  381052794
United States
 

Methodist Hosp Central
Memphis,  Tennessee,  381052794
United States
 

Regional Med Ctr at Memphis
Memphis,  Tennessee,  38103
United States
 

Tulane Univ Hosp of New Orleans
New Orleans,  Louisiana,  701122699
United States
 

Children's Hospital & Medical Center / Seattle ACTU
Seattle,  Washington,  981050371
United States
 

Univ Hosp
New Orleans,  Louisiana,  70112
United States
 

Tulane Univ / Charity Hosp of New Orleans
New Orleans,  Louisiana,  701122699
United States
 

Children's Hosp of Michigan
Detroit,  Michigan,  48201
United States
 

Med College of Virginia
Richmond,  Virginia,  23219
United States
 

Univ of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hosp
Miami,  Florida,  33136
United States
 


Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers:
  ACTG 354;  PACTG 354
Study Start Date: December 1997
Record last reviewed: April 2004
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00000888

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