A Randomized, Open-Label, Study of the Impact of Two Doses of Subcutaneous Recombinant IL-2 (Proleukin) on Viral Burden and CD4+ Cell Count in Patients With HIV-1 Infection and CD4+ Cell Counts Greater Than or Equal to 300/mm3
试验速览
- 阶段
- 3 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 460
- 试验地点
- 15
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to examine how rIL-2 affects HIV-positive patients with CD4 counts over 300 cells/mm3 who are on anti-HIV drug therapy. The drug rIL-2 has been shown to increase CD4 cell counts, which help the body fight off HIV.
There is strong evidence that rIL-2 increases CD4 cell counts (cells of the immune system that fight infection). This study examines the effect of 2 different amounts of rIL-2 on CD4 cell count and the amount of HIV in the blood (viral burden).
详细描述
There is substantial evidence that rIL-2 increases CD4+ cell count. Whether or not rIL-2 delays progression to AIDS and extends survival is currently unknown, such clinical benefits of rIL-2 can only be established in a large, long-term, randomized trial. This study examines the effect of two different rIL-2 doses on HIV viral burden and CD4+ cell count and provides additional information on optimal dosing, safety, and antiviral activity of rIL-2.
Patients are randomized to receive one of two subcutaneous (sc) doses of recombinant rIL-2 or no rIL-2. Those patients who take rIL-2 initially receive three courses of treatment. For this study, a course is defined as eight calendar weeks, including the five-day period of sc rIL-2 administration. Additional courses are given (no more frequently than every 6 weeks) in order to maintain a CD4+ count of at least twice its baseline level or at least 1,000 cells/mm3. Follow-up will continue for all patients until a common closing date of 12 months following enrollment of the last patient.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •You may be eligible for this study if you:
- •Are HIV-positive.
- •Agree to practice abstinence or use effective birth control methods during the study.
- •Are on anti-HIV therapy and have a CD4 count of at least 300 cells/mm
- •Are at least 18 years old.
排除标准
- •You will not be eligible for this study if you:
- •Have a history of progressive diseases.
- •Have a history of severe autoimmune/inflammatory disease.
- •Have Crohn's disease.
- •Are taking antiseizure medications or certain other medications.
- •Are receiving chemotherapy.
- •Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- •Have ever received rIL-2.