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A Study on the Rate of Opportunistic (AIDS-Related) Infections Among HIV-Positive Children Who Have Stopped Taking Their OI Preventive Medications

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

Trial Information

Current as of December 14, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Viral Vaccines Aids Related Opportunistic Infections Anti Hiv Agents Hepatitis A Virus, Human

ClinConnect Summary

Due to the strong correlation between a significant decrease in CD4 count and the frequency and magnitude of OIs such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), and severe bacterial infections, CD4 count has become the major criterion for initiating antimicrobial prophylaxis for OIs. However, despite the benefits of these antimicrobial drugs, all are associated with adverse side effects, and patients with reconstituted immune systems following antiretroviral therapy may be receiving prophylaxis unnecessarily. Benefits to stopping prophylaxis include: (1) eli...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Children may be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have a CD4 percent greater than or equal to 25 percent if they are under 6 years of age, or have a CD4 percent greater than or equal to 20 percent on 2 occasions if they are between the ages of 6 and 21.
  • Have been receiving preventive treatment for PCP for at least 6 months and have not stopped treatment for more than 3 months before study entry.
  • Are willing to stop taking preventive treatment for PCP and MAC.
  • Have received the same continuous antiretroviral (anti-HIV) therapy for the 16 weeks before beginning the study. (Continuous therapy means missing no more than a total of 3 weeks during the 16 weeks.)
  • Are between the ages of 2 and 21 years (consent of parent or guardian is required if under 18).
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Children will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • Have PCP.
  • Have any other active infection, such as tuberculosis or toxoplasmosis, or any other significant disease.
  • Are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or certain other medications.

Trial Officials

Wayne Dankner

Study Chair

Ram Yogev

Study Chair

Walter Hughes

Study Chair

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

Los Angeles, California, United States

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

La Jolla, California, United States

Long Beach, California, United States

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Oakland, California, United States

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Great Neck, New York, United States

New Hyde Park, New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

Stony Brook, New York, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Bayamon, , Puerto Rico

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San Juan, , Puerto Rico

Newark, New Jersey, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Riviera Beach, Florida, United States

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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