Status:

COMPLETED

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Leptin for the Treatment of HIV Lipodystrophy and Metabolic Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Amgen

Conditions:

HAART-induced Lipodystrophy and Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether replacing leptin to normal levels can reverse the changes in fat distribution, lipid profile, and other metabolic problems associated with highly active...

Detailed Description

Exposure to HIV medications has been associated with metabolic changes including generalized fat depletion (lipoatrophy), high triglyceride levels, and in some patients, high sugar levels or diabetes....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • At least 18 years old
  • Documented HIV infection
  • Exposed to at least 6 months of cumulative highly active antiretroviral medications for HIV
  • Developed fat depletion after starting HIV medications
  • Low leptin level in the blood
  • Fasting triglyceride level \> 300 mg/dl

Exclusion

  • Active infectious diseases, except HIV
  • Diabetes prior to starting HIV medications
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Triglyceride level \> 1000 mg/dl
  • Significant kidney, liver, or thyroid dysfunction
  • Cancer or lymphoma
  • Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2001

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

7 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00140244

Start Date

December 1 2001

End Date

June 1 2011

Last Update

May 11 2017

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215