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Problems With Immune Recovery in the Gut Tissue

Completed
Conditions
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Registration Number
NCT01460433
Lead Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to find out if the process of HIV replication in the lymph tissue and gut tissue of people taking HIV drugs causes long-term damage to the ability of the gut to protect you from other infections and health problems.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria

HIV+ individuals

  • Seropositive for HIV
  • On ART for at least 12 months
  • Seropositive for Herpes Simplex Type 2 and Cytomegalovirus
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Negative pregnancy test for eligible women of childbearing potential

HIV- individuals

  • Seronegative for HIV
  • Seropositive for Herpes Simplex Type 2 and Cytomegalovirus
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Negative pregnancy test for eligible women of childbearing potential
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Taking daily suppressive therapy for Herpes Simplex Type 2
  • Contraindication to surgical & endoscopic procedures (as judged by PI)
  • Psychiatric or psychological illness that would make adherence to protocol procedures unlikely
  • Pregnancy
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Herpes Simplex Virus - Type 2 shed rate60 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evidence of HIV replication in blood and lymphoid tissue60 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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