Antiviral Therapy in Treating Patients With Kaposi's Sarcoma With or Without HIV Infection

Summary

RATIONALE: Herpesvirus is found in Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in most patients; it is therefore possible that the herpesvirus has a role in causing Kaposi's sarcoma. Cidofovir is an antiviral drug that acts against many types of herpesvirus, and may be an effective treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of cidofovir in treating patients with Kaposi's sarcoma with or without HIV infection.

Timeline

Start

1996-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-04

Publications

• Background Kedes DH, Ganem D. Sensitivity of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus replication to antiviral drugs. Implications for potential therapy. J Clin Invest. 1997 May 1;99(9):2082-6. doi: 10.1172/JCI119380.

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