Abstract

The major current focus of this project is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III study to evaluate the effect of valaciclovir in preventing the transmission of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in heterosexual couples discordant for the presence of herpes simplex type 2 virus (HSV-2) antibody. The seropositive source partner is randomized to receive valaciclovir 500 mg once daily or placebo for 8 months, and the susceptible seronegative partner is monitored for clinical and subclinical (serological) acquisition of HSV. A total of 1500 couples will be randomized into the study, at approximately 100 outpatient centers in the United States, Canada and Europe.At the NIH, 38 couples have been randomized into this study. This study is now closed for accrual. We also have studied the association of HSV-1 DNA in the brain and Alzheimer's disease.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01AI000836-04
Application #
6521440
Study Section
(LCI)
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Project End
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Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

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  Publications

Marques, A R; Straus, S E; Fahle, G et al. (2001) Lack of association between HSV-1 DNA in the brain, Alzheimer's disease and apolipoprotein E4. J Neurovirol 7:82-3
Marques, A R; Straus, S E (2000) Herpes simplex type 2 infections--an update. Adv Intern Med 45:175-208
Marques, A R; Straus, S E (2000) Herpes simplex type 2 infections--an update. Dis Mon 46:325-59