Status:

UNKNOWN

The Role of Naive T-Cells in HIV Pathogenesis

Lead Sponsor:

Bayside Health

Conditions:

HIV Infections

Eligibility:

All Genders

Brief Summary

While HIV mainly infects mature T-cells it can also infect newly produced (or naïve) T-cells. These infected naïve T cells may then act a viral reservoir even in patients with undetectable viral loads...

Detailed Description

The overall goal of this project is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role of naïve T-cells in the pathogenesis of T-cell decline and long-term persistence of HIV infection. The study is div...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \-
  • Part 1:
  • \- HIV positive by ELISA and Western Blot VL \>2,000, CD4 \>350
  • Part 2:
  • HIV positive by ELISA and Western Blot
  • Established Chronic infection (15 individuals)
  • Acute infection (15 individuals).
  • Any viral load or CD4 count.
  • No therapy.
  • Any individual who initiates HAART as determined by the treating physician

Exclusion

  • none

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00206531

Last Update

October 4 2006

Active Locations (1)

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Alfred Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3004