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CompletedNCT00002435

A Study of Thymic Humoral Factor (THF Gamma 2) in HIV-Infected Patients

Study of the Activity of Thymic Humoral Factor (THF Gamma 2) on HIV Load in HIV-Positive Individuals With CD4+ Cell Counts in the Range of 200-500 Cells/mm3

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
Sponsor
Pharmacia · Industry
Sex
All
Age
13 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

To investigate the safety of thymic humoral factor (THF gamma 2), its effect on HIV load based on at least a 75 percent decrease in HIV quantitative PCR RNA copies/ml, and its persistence when administered in combination with an antiretroviral nucleoside derivative (zidovudine; AZT). To assess the effects of THF gamma 2 on T-cells, quality of life, and progression of disease.

Detailed description

All patients receive 12 weeks of AZT before being randomized to self-administer one of two doses of THF gamma 2 or placebo for 15 consecutive days and then twice weekly for an additional 50 weeks.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGThymic Humoral Factor
DRUGZidovudine

Timeline

First posted
2001-08-31
Last updated
2005-06-24

Locations

10 sites across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00002435. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.