Clinical Trial: Open, Non-Comparative Study of Intravenous and Oral Fluconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Open, Non-Comparative Study of Intravenous and Oral Fluconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis

Brief Summary: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluconazole as an intravenous dose as initial treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis followed by oral therapy in AIDS and non-AIDS patients. Both newly diagnosed and relapsed patients are eligible. The effectiveness of maintenance fluconazole therapy in sustaining a clinical cure in AIDS patients will also be evaluated.

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Sponsor: Pfizer

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Information By: NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service

Dates:
Date Received: November 2, 1999
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Last Updated: June 23, 2005
Last Verified: February 1990