Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Evaluate High Protein Supplementation in HIV-Positive Patients With Stable Weight Loss

Lead Sponsor:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Conditions:

HIV Infections

HIV Wasting Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a high-quality protein food supplement will help HIV-positive patients maintain, and possibly gain, muscle mass. Many HIV-positive patients lose weig...

Detailed Description

In many HIV-infected individuals with prior weight loss, the failure to regain weight and lean tissue is at least in part the consequence of inadequate protein intake or ingestion of a poor-quality pr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for this study if you:

  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Have an HIV level less than 5,000 copies/ml within 30 days of study entry.
  • Have lost weight in the past year, but your weight has remained fairly stable in the 2 months prior to enrollment.
  • Are expected to live for at least 6 months.
  • Are usually able to eat enough to maintain your present weight.
  • Are able to complete a 3-day food diary.

Exclusion Criteria

You will not be eligible for this study if you:

  • Have gained a significant amount of weight in the past 2 months.
  • Have any opportunistic (HIV-associated) infections.
  • Are unable to eat enough food for any reason, or are on tube feeding.
  • Have nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting in the 14 days prior to study entry.
  • Are being treated for diabetes.
  • Are receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy to treat cancer.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Are allergic to milk or mangoes.
  • Have an implanted defibrillator.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 1999

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00000925

Start Date

May 1 1999

Last Update

July 29 2013

Active Locations (19)

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1

Univ of Southern California / LA County USC Med Ctr

Los Angeles, California, United States, 900331079

2

UCLA CARE Ctr

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095

3

San Francisco Gen Hosp

San Francisco, California, United States, 941102859

4

Stanford Univ Med Ctr

Stanford, California, United States, 943055107

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