Status:
COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Anti-HIV Therapy on Lean Tissue (Muscle) in HIV-Positive Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Conditions:
HIV Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether HIV-positive patients with extremely low viral loads (level of HIV in the blood) have a greater gain in lean tissue during anti-HIV (antiretroviral) t...
Detailed Description
Effective antiretroviral therapy, as measured by a decrease in HIV-1 RNA levels, may sustain or improve important components of body composition, perhaps through a decrease in the underlying pro-infla...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Patients may be eligible for this study if they:
- Are enrolled in an adult AIDS clinical trial.
- Are HIV-positive.
- Have a viral load of at least 10,000 copies/ml.
- Are expected to live at least 6 months.
- Are at least 18 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:
- Have a history of diabetes requiring medication.
- Have a history of heart disorders.
- Have a fever, diarrhea, nausea, or a condition which makes it difficult to eat within the 14 days prior to study entry.
- Have swelling due to any cause.
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Are receiving any therapy to increase your appetite or gain weight within 30 days prior to study entry.
- Are receiving any therapy for a severe infection or medical illness within 14 days prior to study entry.
- Are taking certain medications.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00000890
Last Update
June 24 2005
Active Locations (21)
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1
Univ of Southern California / LA County USC Med Ctr
Los Angeles, California, United States, 900331079
2
Univ of California / San Diego Treatment Ctr
San Diego, California, United States, 921036325
3
Stanford at Kaiser / Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr
San Francisco, California, United States, 94115
4
Stanford Univ Med Ctr
Stanford, California, United States, 943055107