Status:
COMPLETED
Pilot Trial of a Synbiotic in HIV+ Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
HIV Infection
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to test the hypothesis that daily ingestion of a 'synbiotic' for 4 weeks will improve intestinal function, ease immune system overactivation, and increase blood CD4 count in ...
Detailed Description
RATIONALE. HIV infection results in alterations to the intestinal tract, even in clinically healthy patients. Changes may include pronounced CD4 T-cell loss, enteric nerve and smooth muscle degenerati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- HIV seropositive
- Adult Female
- Currently taking antiretroviral medication
Exclusion
- AIDS-defining conditions
- Current use of oral antibiotics
- Inflammatory bowel disease or other known GI pathology
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00688311
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2009
Last Update
November 23 2009
Active Locations (1)
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CARES Clinic
Sacramento, California, United States, 95811