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Trial of Stavudine (d4T) Plus Didanosine (ddI) in Children on Long-Term Stavudine Monotherapy, and Stavudine Versus Stavudine Plus Didanosine in Children on Long-Term Zidovudine Monotherapy: A Rollover Protocol for ACTG 240 Participants and Children Receiving Prescription Zidovudine
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Stavudine and Didanosine for HIV Infections. Completed, across 35 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the safety and determine the pharmacokinetic disposition of stavudine (d4T) alone and in combination with didanosine (ddI), and whether concurrent administration alters the disposition of either drug. To compare d4T versus d4T plus ddI with respect to short and long term changes from baseline in plasma HIV RNA concentrations. To determine the relationship, if any, between drug exposure and viral burden. In a pilot study of d4T and ddI given to eight children with advanced HIV for 24 weeks, the three children with baseline counts greater than 50 cells/micro liter experienced a 20% increase in their CD4+ lymphocyte counts. Based on these results, controlled trials of the same regimen for children with less advanced HIV disease should be undertaken.