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Valaciclovir

Phase 1

Herpes Simplex | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Last Updated: Sep 11, 2017

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment36

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Clinical trial landscape

Valaciclovir · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00297206A Safety And Tolerability Study Of Valaciclovir Oral Suspension In Infants And ChildrenHerpes Simplex
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Safety And Tolerability Study Of Valaciclovir Oral Suspension In Infants And Children
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Plasma acyclovir and valaciclovir concentrations pre-dose (within 15 minutes of dose administration) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours following administration of the valaciclovir oral suspension dose.
0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours

Secondary Endpoints

Safety monitoring throughout the study and at the follow up evaluation 2-4 days after the single dose of study medication.
Up to Day 5
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALSubjects in the age group of 2 to less than 6 years will be included
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALSubjects in the age group of 1 to less than 2 years will be included
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALSubjects in the age group of 6 months to less than 1 year will be included
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTALSubjects in the age group of 3 months to less than 6 months will be included
Cohort 5EXPERIMENTALSubjects in the age group of 1 month to less than 3 months will be included

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ValaciclovirDRUGValaciclovir will be administered as an extemporaneously prepared suspension formulation. Valaciclovir oral suspension will be prepared by crushing marketed Valtrex Caplets 500 milligram (mg) and suspending the resultant powder in Suspension Structured Vehicle USNF with dose strength of 25 milligram per milliliter (mg/mL) or 50 mg/mL.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range1 Month to 6 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion criteria: * Subjects who have a current herpes virus infection. * Have neonatally acquired herpes at risk of potential recurrence. * Immunocompromised or cancer patients at risk for development of a herpes virus infection. Exclusion criteria: * Hypersensitivity to antiherpetic medicatio...

Countries:United StatesChileSouth Africa
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Frequently asked questions about Valaciclovir

What is Valaciclovir used for?

Valaciclovir is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Herpes Simplex. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, meaning it has not yet been approved for any use. The drug is being evaluated for safety and tolerability in pediatric patients.

Who makes Valaciclovir?

Valaciclovir is being developed by GSK plc, a pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and tolerability in infants and children with Herpes Simplex.

What phase is Valaciclovir in?

Valaciclovir is in Phase 1 clinical development. This is the earliest stage of testing in humans, focused primarily on assessing the drug's safety and tolerability. The drug is investigational and has not received regulatory approval for any indication.

What clinical trials is Valaciclovir in?

Valaciclovir has one completed clinical trial, NCT00297206, which was a Phase 1 study of an oral suspension in infants and children with Herpes Simplex. The trial enrolled 36 participants and was conducted in the United States, Chile, and South Africa.

Is Valaciclovir FDA approved?

Valaciclovir is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 1 clinical development. The completed trial, NCT00297206, was a safety and tolerability study, and the drug has not yet progressed to later stages of clinical testing or regulatory review.