HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
Raltegravir, HIV, dynamics, viral load, Treatment Experienced
Brief summary
The study purpose is to investigate plasma HIV-1 RNA dynamics in subjects initiating raltegravir-based salvage therapy and quantify the corresponding changes in levels of cellular HIV-1 DNA.
Detailed description
First- and second-phase decay rates of plasma HIV-1 RNA and changes in the intracellular levels of HIV-1 proviral DNA and LTR circles will be measured in subjects starting salvage antiretroviral therapy including raltegravir in Spain.
Interventions
Initiation of raltegravir-including salvage antiretroviral therapy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who have limited or no treatment options due to extensive antiretroviral drug resistance or drug intolerance. * Subjects initiating raltegravir plus another fully active antiretroviral drug.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy, or fertile women willing to be pregnant. * Active substance abuse or major psychiatric disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in viral load from day 0 to 7 | 1 week |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intracellular levels of HIV-1 proviral DNA and LTR circles | 24 weeks |
Countries
Spain