A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase I/II Trial of Nandrolone Decanoate in Women With HIV-Associated Weight Loss

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for this study if you:

• Are an HIV-positive woman over 13 years old (need consent if under 18).
• Have lost weight over the past 12 months.
• Are able to eat almost enough to maintain your current weight.
• Agree to practice abstinence or use effective methods of birth control.
• Are on a stable anti-HIV drug regimen or have not been on any anti-HIV drug regimen for the past 30 days.

Exclusion Criteria

You will not be eligible for this study if you:

• Are allergic to nandrolone.
• Have a history of cervical cancer, diabetes, cardiomyopathy or congestive heart failure, or are taking certain medications.
• Have an active opportunistic (HIV-associated) infection or another major illness within 30 days of study entry.
• Have an abnormal PAP smear.
• Have difficulty eating (are on tube-feeding, for example).
• Have severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• Have Kaposi's sarcoma (unless stable) or are receiving chemotherapy or radiation for any type of cancer.
• Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety