Status:

WITHDRAWN

Combination of an Investigational Cannabinoid and Methadone for HIV-associated Neuropathy

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Conditions:

HIV-associated Neuropathy

Polyneuropathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of methadone alone and in combination with SAB378 for the treatment of painful HIV-associated neuropathy.

Detailed Description

Distal sensory polyneuropathy is the most common neurological complication of HIV disease and its treatment. To date no standard effective therapy has been identified. In this study, scientists will ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • HIV-1 infection
  • HIV-associated neuropathy diagnosed by a neurologist
  • Presence of at least a moderate pain score on the basis of completion of a baseline pain diary
  • Stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 8 weeks prior to study entry.
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL for males and ≥ 7.5 g/dL for females

Exclusion

  • Active AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within 45 days prior to study entry
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Chronic liver disease
  • B12 deficiency
  • Family history of hereditary neuropathy
  • Discontinuation of dideoxynucleoside NRTI within 16 weeks prior to entry
  • On neuroregenerative therapy
  • Treatment with neurotoxic drugs within 120 days prior to entry
  • Respiratory compromise
  • Hypotension
  • Active substance abuse or dependence
  • History of alcohol-related complications within 6 months prior to screening
  • Women of childbearing potential

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00723918

Start Date

April 1 2009

End Date

January 1 2010

Last Update

February 9 2018

Active Locations (3)

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University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States, 92093

2

University of New York Downstate Medical Center

Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11208

3

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14620