Intravenous Brincidofovir as an Antiviral for Treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Pilot Study

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
24 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the JC virus. The JC virus is common. More than half of adults have been exposed to it. Most people do not get sick from the JC virus, but in people with weakened immune systems, it can cause PML. Brincidofovir (BCV) is an antiviral drug approved to treat smallpox. Researchers want to …
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Able to provide informed consent or have a designated legally authorized representative (LAR) to provide consent * Stated willingness to comply with study procedures and to participate for the duration of the study including follow-up * Actively progressing, clinically defini…
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Irene CM Cortese, M.D.

(301) 496-1801

corteseir@ninds.nih.gov

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