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Long-Term Effects of HAART in Youth With Stronger Immune Systems Versus Youth With Weaker Immune Systems

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

Trial Information

Current as of November 14, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Drug Therapy, Combination Hiv Protease Inhibitors Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Anti Hiv Agents

ClinConnect Summary

Recent adult clinical trials involving combination HAART, including a protease inhibitor (PI), have demonstrated improvements in somatic immune system functioning. \[AS PER AMENDMENT 2/27/01: More recently, similar success has been demonstrated with a PI-sparing regimen, zidovudine, lamivudine, and efavirenz.\] Not all individuals, however, experience the same level of immune reconstitution, and oftentimes any improvement is short-lived. Adolescent patients may have a greater potential for immune restoration because of residual thymic tissue and therefore may experience greater long-term vi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Children may be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Are between 8 and 22 years old (consent of parent or guardian required if under 18).
  • Have detectable levels of HIV in the blood within 30 days prior to study entry.
  • Expect to be on the study for at least 1 year. (This study has been changed by adding this requirement.)
  • Are pregnant and are not taking didanosine/stavudine (ddI/d4T) or EFV as part of their HAART regimen. (This study has been changed so that pregnant patients may be eligible if they are not taking ddI/d4T or EFV.)
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Children will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are taking HAART or more than 1 anti-HIV drug.
  • Were infected with HIV before birth, at the time of delivery, or by a blood transfusion during birth.
  • Have taken part in the study before.
  • Have not responded well to HAART in the past.
  • Have taken drugs to boost the immune system such as HIV vaccines, IVIG, or cytokine therapy.
  • Have AIDS-related (opportunistic) infection at the time of screening. (This study has been changed so that patients with an AIDS-related infection are ineligible.)
  • Are pregnant and are taking ddI/d4T or EFV as part of their HAART regimen. (This study has been changed so that pregnant patients are ineligible if they are taking ddI/d4T or EFV.)

Trial Officials

Patricia Flynn

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.

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People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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