Clinical Trial: A Comparison of Dapsone and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) in Patients With AIDS

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

Official Title: Randomized Prospective Study of Dapsone Versus Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in the Treatment of First Episode Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in AIDS Patients

Brief Summary: Evaluate the effectiveness rate of dapsone plus trimethoprim as a therapy for the first episode of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in AIDS patients. Compare the rates and severity of adverse effects using dapsone versus trimethoprim - sulfamethoxazole (TMP / PurposeX). Establish relative toxicities with regard to suitability for outpatient treatment.

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Sponsor: Jacobus Pharmaceutical

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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: August 1989