NCT00000923

Brief Summary

This study examines the long-term effects of interleukin-2 (IL-2) in combination with anti-HIV drugs, or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The purpose of this study is to see if IL-2 can increase the number of CD4 cells (cells of the immune system which fight infection) in HIV-infected patients who have completed ACTG 328. HAART is often successful in decreasing viral load (level of HIV in the blood), but these drugs have not been able to restore the immune systems of HIV-infected patients. IL-2 is a substance naturally produced by the body's immune cells. In ACTG 328, IL-2 is tested to see if it can increase the number of CD4 cells and "boost" a patient's immune system. This study is a follow-up to ACTG 328 so that patients who are benefiting from IL-2 can continue to take it and patients in the control group who do not receive IL-2 can start taking it.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
110

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable hiv-infections

Geographic Reach
1 country

12 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 2, 1999

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 31, 2001

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

May 21, 2012

Status Verified

May 1, 2012

First QC Date

November 2, 1999

Last Update Submit

May 17, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Interleukin-2Drug Therapy, CombinationCD4 Lymphocyte CountAnti-HIV AgentsViral Load

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients may be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Have completed at least 84 weeks of treatment on ACTG 328.
  • Have had a 25 percent or greater increase in CD4 cell count above the ACTG 328 Week 11 value (only applies to patients who received IL-2 during ACTG 328).
  • Are 18 years of age or older.
  • Agree to practice abstinence or use a barrier method of birth control (such as condoms) during the study. (This study has been changed. Hormonal methods of birth control such as birth control pills are no longer allowed.)

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • Have significant heart disease or are taking certain heart medications. Patients with hypertension who are being treated are eligible.
  • Have taken certain medications that might affect the immune system within 4 weeks of study entry including corticosteroids, interferons, or thalidomide.
  • Have taken rifampin, rifabutin, or St. John's wort within 7 days of study entry. (This study has been changed. St. John's wort was not in the original version.)
  • Are taking certain investigational anti-HIV drugs.
  • Are taking indinavir and any of the following within 2 weeks of study entry: cisapride, terfenadine, astemizole, midazolam, triazolam, ketoconazole, itraconazole, or delavirdine.
  • Have cancer requiring chemotherapy. Local radiation therapy is allowed.
  • Have untreated thyroid disease.
  • Are allergic to albumin.
  • Have a serious mental illness.
  • Have a history of an autoimmune disease, including inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.
  • Have a central nervous system disease or seizures, if these have been active within 1 year prior to study entry.
  • Abuse drugs or alcohol.
  • Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (12)

Alabama Therapeutics CRS

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

Location

USC CRS

Los Angeles, California, 900331079, United States

Location

Harbor-UCLA Med. Ctr. CRS

Torrance, California, 90502, United States

Location

Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, Leahi Hosp.

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816, United States

Location

Univ. of Iowa Healthcare, Div. of Infectious Diseases

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

Location

Tulane Univ. A1701 CRS

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

Location

St. Louis ConnectCare, Infectious Diseases Clinic

St Louis, Missouri, 63112, United States

Location

Washington U CRS

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Location

Mt. Sinai Med. Ctr. A0404 CRS

New York, New York, 10029, United States

Location

Case CRS

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

Location

The Ohio State Univ. AIDS CRS

Columbus, Ohio, 432101228, United States

Location

University of Washington AIDS CRS

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Bosch RJ, Pollard RB, Landay A, Aga E, Fox L, Mitsuyasu R. Continuing or adding IL-2 in patients treated with antiretroviral therapy (ACTG Protocol A5051, a rollover trial of ACTG Protocol A328). AIDS Res Ther. 2010 Aug 5;7:30. doi: 10.1186/1742-6405-7-30.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HIV Infections

Interventions

IndinavirLamivudineStavudineZidovudineDidanosinealdesleukin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Blood-Borne InfectionsCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsSexually Transmitted Diseases, ViralSexually Transmitted DiseasesLentivirus InfectionsRetroviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesImmunologic Deficiency SyndromesImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsZalcitabineDeoxycytidineCytidinePyrimidine NucleosidesPyrimidinesDeoxyribonucleosidesNucleosidesNucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and NucleosidesDideoxynucleosidesThymidineInosinePurine NucleosidesPurinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingRibonucleosides

Study Officials

  • Ronald Mitsuyasu

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Richard Pollard

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
NIH
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 2, 1999

First Posted

August 31, 2001

Study Completion

August 1, 2004

Last Updated

May 21, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-05

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