A Study to Compare Two Anti-HIV Combination Therapies Each Containing Saquinavir in HIV-Positive Children

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a soft-gel capsule formulation of saquinavir (SQV-SGC), a protease inhibitor, when given in combination with other anti-HIV drugs. SQV-SGC has been tested in adults for the treatment of HIV infection, but more information is still needed about SQV-SGC in children. Recent studies suggest that this soft-gel capsule form may be safer and more effective than other protease inhibitors.

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2001-04

Publications

• Background Brundage RC, Kline MW, Lindsey J, Fenton T, Fletcher CV. Pharmacokinetics of saquinavir (SQV) with nelfinavir (NFV) or ritonavir (RTV) in HIV-infected children. 8th Conf Retro and Opportun Infect. 2001 Feb 4-8 (abstract no 728)
• Background Kline MW, Fletcher CV, Lindsey JC, Fenton T. A randomized trial of two saquinavir (SQV-SGC)-containing combination treatment regimens in HIV-infected children. 7th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. 2000 Jan 30-Feb 2 [Poster 694]
• Background Kline MW, Fletcher CV, Lindsey JC, Fenton T. A randomized trial of combination therapy with saquinavir soft gelatin capsules (SQV) in HIV-infected children. 8th Conf Retro and Opportun Infect. 2001 Feb 4-8 (abstract no 683)
• Background Brundage RC, Kline MW, Lindsey JC, Fenton T, Fletcher CV. Pharmacokinetics (PK) of saquinavir (SQV) and nelfinavir (NFV) in a twice-daily (BID) regimen in HIV-infected children. 7th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. 2000 Jan 30-Feb 2 [Poster 718]

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