AIDS/HIV Infections and Infestations Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. HIV1 seropositive persons 2. Age between 18-55 years 3. Written informed consent given 4. Live in the study area for 12 next months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant and/or lactating females 2. HIV2 seropositive or HIV1 and HIV2 coinfection 3. High blood pressure (Hypertension) 4. Cardiac or renal disease 5. History of known sickle cell disease 6. Alcohol abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tolerance, safety during supplementation period: Medical examination for adverse event at each monthly visit, blood taken at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months for haematology (complete blood count [CBC]) and blood chemistry | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Establish effects of supplementation on: 1. Nutritional status of patients (weight, brachial perimeter...) 2. Viral load 3. CD4 and CD8 counts | — |
Countries
Burkina Faso