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A Study of Atvogen in Healthy Volunteers and HIV-Infected Patients Who Have No Symptoms of Infection

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

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Macrophage Activation Lymphocyte Transformation Immunologic Surveillance Ampligen Antiviral Agents

Description

Treatment of patients with HIV infection must address both the primary viral infection and the subsequent immune deficiency, which is the primary cause of mortality in AIDS. In vitro studies of ampligen have shown it will inhibit HIV infection. Ampligen may also minimize the toxicity of many drugs used in the treatment of AIDS and induce an antiviral state in the brain that may be useful in treating neurologic symptoms of HIV infection. The time course and degree of immunologic response to ampligen remain unknown although they are essential for proper use of the drug in the treatment of HIV...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients' general good health should be determined by screening history, physical examination, and laboratory tests including CBC with differential, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, urinalysis, SMA-24, and drug screen within the established limits of normal for the hospital laboratory.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Co-existing Condition:
  • The following subjects will be excluded from the study:
  • * Smokers.
  • * Volunteers who have ingested alcohol 48 hours prior to the study.
  • * Volunteers with clinically apparent viral disease or other illnesses, including allergies, within 2 weeks prior to the study or conditions which predispose them to chronic immune stimulation.
  • Concurrent Medication:
  • Excluded:
  • * All medications.
  • The following subjects will be excluded from the study:
  • * Smokers.
  • * Volunteers who have ingested alcohol 48 hours prior to the study.
  • * Volunteers with clinically apparent viral disease or other illnesses, including allergies, within 2 weeks prior to the study or conditions which predispose them to chronic immune stimulation.
  • Prior Medication:
  • Excluded within 2 weeks of study entry:
  • * All medications.
  • Recent history of drug or alcohol abuse.

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

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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