Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Nutritional Supplementation and Drug Abuse on HIV
Lead Sponsor:
Florida International University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Conditions:
HIV Infections
Substance-Related Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether supplementation with multivitamins and selenium will delay disease progression in HIV infected individuals in Botswana. The study will also assess how...
Detailed Description
Botswana has the highest rates of HIV infection in the world. In addition, drug abuse has become an emerging problem in Botswana. Past research suggests that multivitamin and selenium supplementation ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- HIV infected
- CD4 count greater than 350 cells/mm3
- Identified from the Infectious Disease Care Clinic
- Body mass index greater than 18 for women and greater than 18.5 for men
Exclusion
- Current AIDS-defining condition
- Currently participating in another clinical trial
- Pregnant or intends to become pregnant during the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
878 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149656
Start Date
June 1 2003
End Date
April 1 2013
Last Update
April 29 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Princess Marina Hospital
Gaborone, Botswana