HIV Infections
Conditions
Brief summary
Observational study to collect data on maintaining anti-retroviral activity (quantitative HIV RNA determination) and immunological activity (CD4 cells) despite switching from protease inhibitor to nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) (Viramune®).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult male or female patients with HIV type 1 infection
Exclusion criteria
* Counter-indications according to summary of product characteristics (SPC) for Viramune tablets * No persons under 18 * Pregnancy and breast-feeding * Use of oral contraceptives * Use of drugs affecting CYP450 3A metabolism
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in glucose tolerance | Baseline, after 26 and 52 weeks | verbal rating scale |
| Change in viral load (HIV-RNA) | Baseline, after 26 and 52 weeks | — |
| Change in CD4 cell count | Baseline, after 26 and 52 weeks | — |
| Change in lipid status (lipodystrophy, triglycerides, cholesterol) | Baseline, after 26 and 52 weeks | verbal rating scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of tolerability by physician and patient | after 26 and 52 weeks | verbal rating scale |
| Number of patients with adverse events | up to 52 weeks | — |
| Assessment of subjective well-being | up to 52 weeks | verbal rating scale |