HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Wobenzym, Hydrolases
Brief summary
To study the safety and efficacy of four different doses of Wobenzym (an enzyme combination consisting of pancreatin, papain, bromelain, trypsin, lipase, amylase, chymotrypsin, and rutin) in patients with HIV infection whose CD4 count is between 250 and 400 cells/mm3. To evaluate the effect of Wobenzym on certain surrogate markers associated with progression of HIV disease.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Patients must have: HIV seropositivity with CD4 counts between 250 and 400 cells/mm3.
Exclusion criteria
Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: * Known hypersensitivity to hydrolytic enzymes such as Wobenzym. * Known sensitivity to lactose. * Presumption that the patient will not comply with the dosing schedule or follow-up appointments. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: * Concurrent use of immunosuppressive therapy or steroids.
Countries
United States