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valacyclovir

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Herpes Zoster | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Last Updated: Oct 12, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment350

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Clinical trial landscape

valacyclovir · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00900783A Study of FV-100 Versus Valacyclovir in Patients With Herpes ZosterHerpes Zoster
COMPLETED350 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of FV-100 Versus Valacyclovir in Patients With Herpes Zoster
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Herpes zoster associated pain, as measured by the Zoster Brief Pain INventory (ZBPI)
30 days

Secondary Endpoints

Herpes zoster associated pain
90 days
Herpes zoster lesion healing
Until healed
Routine clinical labs
30 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
2EXPERIMENTALFV-100, 400 mg once daily AND valacyclovir placebo, three times a day, for seven days
3ACTIVE_COMPARATORValacyclovir, 1 gram, three times a day AND FV-100 placebo, once daily, for seven days
1EXPERIMENTALFV-100, 200 mg once daily AND valacyclovir placebo, three times a day, for seven days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
valacyclovirDRUG1 gram, three times a day for seven days
FV-100DRUG400 mg, once daily, for seven days
Valacyclovir placeboDRUGthree times a day, for seven days
FV-100 placeboDRUGonce daily, for seven days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women ≥ 50 years of age * Patients with a clinical diagnosis of HZ as evidenced by a unilateral dermatomal rash * Patients with zoster-related pain (ZBPI worst pain score \> 0) * Patients able to be enrolled into the study ≤ 72 hours from appearance of rash (i.e., lesi...

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Frequently asked questions about valacyclovir

What is valacyclovir used for in Herpes Zoster?

Valacyclovir is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Herpes Zoster, also known as shingles. It is being evaluated in patients aged 50 years and older. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved for this indication.

Who makes valacyclovir?

Valacyclovir is being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades under the ticker BMY. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy for the treatment of Herpes Zoster.

What phase is valacyclovir in?

Valacyclovir is in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of Herpes Zoster. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, with a total enrollment of 350 participants.

What clinical trials is valacyclovir in?

Valacyclovir has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT00900783. The trial, titled "A Study of FV-100 Versus Valacyclovir in Patients With Herpes Zoster," enrolled 350 participants and was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study.

Is valacyclovir the same as FV-100?

Valacyclovir is not the same as FV-100. In the clinical trial NCT00900783, valacyclovir was used as the active comparator against the investigational drug FV-100. The trial was designed to compare the two treatments in patients with Herpes Zoster.