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A Study of Fluconazole in the Treatment of Fungal Infections of the Throat in Patients With Weakened Immune Systems

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Pfizer

Status and phase

Completed
Phase 3

Conditions

Candidiasis, Esophageal
HIV Infections

Treatments

Drug: Fluconazole

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Industry

Identifiers

NCT00002339
R-0220
120

Details and patient eligibility

About

To determine the safety, toleration, and efficacy of fluconazole oral suspension in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.

Full description

Patients receive fluconazole oral suspension for a minimum of 3 weeks and maximum of 8 weeks. Patients are evaluated weekly, and treatment continues for 2 weeks after resolution of symptoms. Endoscopic exams and possibly biopsies are performed at baseline and at the end of treatment. Patients undergo follow-up at 2 weeks post-treatment.

Sex

All

Ages

13 to 70 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • AIDS or other immunocompromising condition.
  • Candidal esophagitis.
  • Life expectancy of at least 2 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Evidence of non-candidal systemic fungal infection.
  • Abnormalities that may preclude esophagoscopy or endoscopy.
  • Unable to tolerate fluconazole.
  • Unable to give informed consent.
  • Enrollment in other experimental trials of approved or non-approved drugs or systemic compounds (unless approved by the Pfizer Clinical Monitor).
  • Other condition that would make patient unsuitable for enrollment.

Concurrent Medication:

Excluded:

  • Concomitant oral or topical antifungal agent.
  • Other experimental medications.

Patients with the following prior condition are excluded:

History of allergy to imidazoles or azoles.

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

  • Any oral or topical antifungal therapy within the past 3 days. Active use of illicit or illegal drugs.

Trial contacts and locations

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