Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease. Unspecified human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: These patients are divided into two groups. The first group consists of six patients with CD4+ count of =200 and <350. The CD4+ count value in the second group is =350 and <500. Inclusions Criteria 1- HIV-1-infected adults aged 18-65 years old 2- Asymptomatic HIV positive patients 3- Patients naïve to any antiretroviral or immunomodulatory therapy 4- Plasma HIV-1 RNA of =1000 copies/mL 5- For the first group, CD4+ T-cell count =200 and <350 and for the second group, CD4+ T-cell count =350 and <500. 6- Adequate hematologic function (absolute neutrophil count =1000/µL, platelets =50×103/µL, hemoglobin =8.0 g/dL) 7- Adequate hepatic function (transaminases =3 × upper limit of normal. consent Exclusions Criteria 1- Patients with any medical conditions or required medications that may compromise their safety or interfere with drug absorption. 2- Patients with hepatitis B and C antigen. 3- Required use of prohibited medications (CD4+ <200 is the indication of HAART according to the Iranian therapeutic guideline). 4- Creatinine clearance estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation of <50 mL/min. 5- Pregnancy or breast-feeding. 6- Concurrent HSV infection. 7- Active drug abuse or alcohol consumption. 8- Any application history of immunomodulator and HIV or tropical diseases vaccines. 9- Use of any investigational therapy within 6 months prior to study. 10- Use of human growth hormone within 30 days prior to study entry.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| T lymphocyte CD4 count. Timepoint: baseline and weeks: 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 30 and 36 from the begining of the study. Method of measurement: Lab test.;Viral Load. Timepoint: baseline and weeks: 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 30 and 36 from the begining of the study. Method of measurement: Lab test/ RTPCR. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Appearance of any drug side effects. Timepoint: Performed at each visit. Method of measurement: Regular clinical and laboratory assessments and filling out their relevant questionnaires. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Iranian Research center for HIV/AIDS