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A Study on the Effect of Chemotherapy Combined With Anti-HIV Drugs in HIV-Positive Patients

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) · Aug 30, 2001

Trial Information

Current as of December 08, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Cyclophosphamide Dose Response Relationship, Drug Drug Therapy, Combination Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Combined Modality Therapy Antineoplastic Agents Lymph Nodes Stavudine Hiv Protease Inhibitors Lamivudine Dna, Viral Rna, Viral Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Anti Hiv Agents Nelfinavir Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating

ClinConnect Summary

HAART is a potent suppressor of plasma and lymph node HIV RNA. However, studies suggest that HAART cannot significantly diminish reservoirs of chronically HIV-infected cells. Strategies designed to eradicate all HIV infection should seek to actively target these reservoirs. CTX administration has been shown to eliminate a large number of lymphoid tissue T cells and macrophages, appearing to actively target chronically HIV-infected cells. As lymphoid organs are repopulated following initial depletion with CTX, HAART may protect repopulating cells from becoming HIV-infected, resulting in a ne...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • You may be eligible for this study if you:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have a CD4 count above 300 cells/mm3 within 30 days of study entry.
  • Have an HIV viral load between 10,000 and 200,000 copies/ml.
  • Are between the ages of 18 and 50.
  • Agree to practice abstinence or to use a barrier method of birth control during the study (such as condoms).
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • You may not be eligible for this study if you:
  • Have had cancer requiring chemotherapy or radiotherapy or certain nervous system diseases.
  • Are sensitive to E. coli-derived proteins.
  • Have an active AIDS-defining illness.
  • Require certain medications.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Trial Officials

John A. Bartlett, MD

Study Chair

Duke Univ Med Ctr

About National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (Niaid)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a key component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. Through rigorous clinical trials, NIAID aims to foster innovative research that enhances public health and addresses global health challenges, including emerging infectious diseases and allergies. The institute collaborates with various partners, including academic institutions, industry, and international organizations, to translate scientific discoveries into effective therapies and vaccines. NIAID's commitment to high-quality clinical research is integral to improving health outcomes and informing policy decisions in the realm of infectious diseases and immunology.

Locations

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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