Evaluation of an Anti-HIV Drug Combination That Includes a Coated Form of Didanosine (ddI EC) Compared to a Typical Anti-HIV Drug Regimen

Summary

This study tests a new form of didanosine, ddI EC, a coated pill that passes through the stomach before dissolving. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of an anti-HIV drug combination that includes ddI EC versus another anti-HIV drug combination.

Timeline

Start

1999-07

Primary completion

2001-01

Completion

2001-01

Publications

• Background Gathe J, Badero R, Grimwood A, Abrams L, Klesczewski K, Mclaren C. AI454152: Comparison of a Triple Combination Regimen Containing an Enteric Coated Formulation of Didanosine Administered Once-Daily Versus a Regimen of Combivir Plus Nelfinavir. 8th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, 2001 Feb 4-8. (abstract no 319)

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