A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Giving Proleukin (rIL-2) to HIV-Positive Patients With CD4 Counts Greater Than 300 Cells/mm3
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Purpose
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).
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
|
HIV Infections |
Drug: Aldesleukin |
Phase 3 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | 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 |
| Estimated Enrollment: | 460 |
| Study Completion Date: | July 2000 |
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.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria
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/mm3.
- Are at least 18 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
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.
Contacts and Locations| United States, California | |
| Community Consortium / UCSF | |
| San Francisco, California, United States, 94110 | |
| United States, Colorado | |
| Denver CPCRA / Denver Public Hlth | |
| Denver, Colorado, United States, 802044507 | |
| United States, District of Columbia | |
| Washington Reg AIDS Prog / Dept of Infect Dis | |
| Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20422 | |
| United States, Georgia | |
| AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta | |
| Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 303081962 | |
| United States, Illinois | |
| AIDS Research Alliance - Chicago | |
| Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60657 | |
| United States, Louisiana | |
| Louisiana Comm AIDS Rsch Prog / Tulane Univ Med | |
| New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112 | |
| United States, Michigan | |
| Henry Ford Hosp | |
| Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48202 | |
| Wayne State Univ - WSU/DMC / Univ Hlth Ctr | |
| Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201 | |
| United States, New Jersey | |
| Southern New Jersey AIDS Clinical Trials | |
| Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08103 | |
| North Jersey Community Research Initiative | |
| Newark, New Jersey, United States, 071032842 | |
| United States, New Mexico | |
| Partners in Research / New Mexico | |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87131 | |
| United States, New York | |
| Harlem AIDS Treatment Grp / Harlem Hosp Ctr | |
| New York, New York, United States, 10037 | |
| United States, Oregon | |
| The Research and Education Group | |
| Portland, Oregon, United States, 97210 | |
| United States, Pennsylvania | |
| Philadelphia FIGHT | |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107 | |
| United States, Virginia | |
| Richmond AIDS Consortium / Div of Infect Diseases | |
| Richmond, Virginia, United States, 232980049 | |
| Study Chair: | Donald I. Abrams | |
| Study Chair: | Norman Markowitz |
More Information
Additional Information:
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00000949 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | CPCRA 059, 11615 |
| Study First Received: | November 2, 1999 |
| Last Updated: | April 24, 2012 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
|
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections Interleukin-2 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Adolescent Behavior CD4 Lymphocyte Count |
RNA, Viral Quality of Life Anti-HIV Agents Viral Load |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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HIV Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Lentivirus Infections Retroviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Immune System Diseases |
Slow Virus Diseases Aldesleukin Antineoplastic Agents Therapeutic Uses Pharmacologic Actions Anti-HIV Agents Anti-Retroviral Agents Antiviral Agents Anti-Infective Agents |
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