Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

Cidofovir

Phase 2

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 24, 2005

Success Probability

Subscribe to view

Market & Valuation

Subscribe to view

Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Cidofovir · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT00002437The Safety and Effectiveness of Cidofovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eyes in Patients With AIDSCytomegalovirus Retinitis
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
The Safety and Effectiveness of Cidofovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) of the Eyes in Patients With AIDS
Cytomegalovirus RetinitisUnlock trial analytics

Study Design & Arms

PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CidofovirDRUG -
ProbenecidDRUG -
Unlock Study Design Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range13 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria Concurrent Medication: Allowed: * Antiretroviral agents. * Oral trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. * Aerosolized pentamidine. * Dapsone. * Fluconazole. * Rifabutin. * Filgrastim (G-CSF). * p24 vaccine. Patients must have: * Diagnosis of AIDS by CDC criteria. * Diagnosis of periph...

Countries:United StatesUnited KingdomCanada
Unlock Eligibility Criteria

Frequently asked questions about Cidofovir

What is Cidofovir used for?

Cidofovir is an investigational small molecule being studied for infectious diseases, specifically cytomegalovirus retinitis, HIV infections, and herpes simplex. It is being developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD). The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for these indications.

What does Cidofovir target?

Cidofovir is a small molecule antiviral agent. It works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, an enzyme essential for viral replication. This mechanism makes it potentially useful against DNA viruses such as cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus.

Who makes Cidofovir?

Cidofovir is being developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GILD. Gilead is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cidofovir for treating viral infections.

What phase is Cidofovir in?

Cidofovir is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The most advanced completed trial was a Phase 2 study in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis and HIV infections.

What clinical trials is Cidofovir in?

Cidofovir has been studied in three completed clinical trials. NCT00002437 was a Phase 2 study in cytomegalovirus retinitis and HIV infections with 48 participants. NCT00002116 and NCT00002327 were Phase 1 studies in herpes simplex and HIV, and in HIV with condyloma acuminata, respectively.

Is Cidofovir the same as HPMPC?

Yes, Cidofovir is also known as HPMPC, which stands for 1-(S)-(3-hydroxy-2-phosphonylmethoxypropyl)cytosine dihydrate. This alternative name appears in clinical trial records, such as NCT00002116, which evaluated topical HPMPC for refractory mucocutaneous herpes simplex in AIDS patients.