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Filter by:The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an integrated intervention program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators of people living with HIV (PLWH). The main question it aims to answer are: - to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention program on PTSD symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators of PLWH through empirical research. - to analyze the mechanism of the intervention. Eligible PLWH were recruited and randomly divided as intervention group and control group. The efficacy of Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed Intervention on PTSD symptoms and related physiological and psychological indicators in PLWH was evaluated at baseline, after intervention, and 3 months after intervention through this randomized controlled trial. Researchers compared the intervention group and control group to see if it was feasible and had potential clinical value to introduce the Trauma Resiliency Mindfulness-Informed intervention program into the management of PLWH in China.
This study aims to develop and evaluate an intervention to reduce enacted stigma in healthcare settings aimed at people living with HIV (PLWH) and men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. Enacted stigma will be measured using a quality of care score collected through unannounced standardized patient (SP) visits to consenting providers in sexual health clinics.
N-803 has demonstrated ability to reactivate HIV from latency and can activate T cells and NK cells to clear those cells, thus reducing the reservoir. However, a concern is that CD8 T cells may be excluded from the B cell follicles, where a significant part of the reservoir resides. Webb, et al, has shown that in SIV infected monkeys CD8 T cells in follicles increase in frequency when N-803 is administered. We hypothesize that in HIV infected humans treated with N-803 that CD8 T cells will increase in B cell follicles and that there will be a further reduction in the frequency of cells with an inducible provirus.
This is a plant-based medication used to increase the amount, protect, and reduce HIV's impact on T and B lymphocytes.
Patients with chronic rheumatic diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE], rheumatoid arthritis [RA], ankylosing spondylitis [AS], juvenile idiopathic arthritis [JIA], poly/dermatomyositis [PM/DM], systemic sclerosis [SSc], systemic vasculitis, and primary Sjögren's syndrome [pSS]) are particularly susceptible to infectious diseases due to autoimmune disorder itself and its treatment (immunosuppressive therapies). Similarly, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are predisposed to infections by different agents. The current 2019 Coronavirus Disease Pandemic-19 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and quickly became a global health and economic emergency by taking to an unprecedented burden on health systems around the world. However, SARS-Cov-2 infection raised particular concern in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (DRAI) since, due to chronic inflammatory immune dysregulation and the regular use of immunosuppressive drugs, these patients are considered to be at high risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and potentially evolving to a worse prognosis. The overlap between the COVID-19 pandemic and the HIV/AIDS pandemic also poses an additional challenge, as the impact of co-infection is not yet fully known. The response to vaccines for other agents, however, has already been described as compromised in PLWHA. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure to control the spread of coronavirus and to reduce associated complications. Usually, live or attenuated vaccines are not recommended for patients with chronic rheumatic diseases using immunosuppressants. However, immunization with inactivated agents is strongly indicated, resulting, in general, in good immunogenicity and adequate vaccine safety, as well as without relevant deleterious effects on diseases. Vaccine efficacy studies are needed to verify the immunogenicity of the vaccine against COVID-19 in immunosuppressed patients with rheumatological disease and those with HIV-related disease considering the risk of greater severity. In addition, it is important to assess the safety of the vaccine in this population as well as the possibility of reactivating the rheumatological disease itself. The present study will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the CoronaVac (Coronavirus vaccine, Sinovac Biotech Ltd.) in patients with rheumatic diseases and PLWHA
The objectives of this study are to pilot test the effect of reducing time to spaced-out appointments from 18 to 6 months for newly-diagnosed people living with HIV (PLWH) in Rwanda who have initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART). PLWH are currently required to visit the health center monthly for ART and clinical appointments for the first 18 months on ART, after which they can attend quarterly. Reducing the time to spaced-out appointments from 18 to 6 months has the potential to reduce the burden on patients and the health system, but may lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes. To better understand the effects of early spaced-out appointments as well as the degree of viral load monitoring needed to determine stability on ART, the investigators will conduct a 3-arm pilot intervention study. The investigators will randomize participants to 1) 6-month advancement to spaced-out appointments after 1 viral load measurement; 2) 6-month advancement to spaced-out appointments after 2 viral load measurements; or 3) usual care. The investigators will compare the study arms with respect to viral suppression at 12 months after enrollment in ART care (primary outcome) and appointment/ pharmacy adherence (secondary outcome).
The primary objective of this trial was to evaluate the safety and preliminary evaluation of Azvudine tablets (FNC) in combination with reverse transcriptase inhibitors therapy in treatment-naive patients with HIV infection.; the secondary objective is to explore the effective dose of clinical use of Azvudine (FNC) tablets .
Disseminated histoplasmosis (DH) is one of the major AIDS-defining infections responsible for high mortality rates in HIV-infected patients. Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) is considered the therapy of choice for AIDS-associated histoplasmosis.However, many patients in Latin America are still treated with high doses of deoxycholate amphotericin B (d-AmB) for long periods. These regimens are associated with toxicity and thus reduced efficacy. Therefore, a better treatment strategy is necessary to improve the activity of this amphotericin B treatment. Treatment with a high dose of L-AmB for short periods (rather than standard doses for longer periods) is a promising approach considering that the antifungal effect of amphotericin B depends on peak concentrations. This randomized open-label Phase II study aims to determinate and to compare the activity and safety of three L-AmB regimens, as induction therapy for DH in AIDS patients.
Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease caused by John Cunningham virus (JCV) reactivation. Numerous molecules have been overstated because there were inaccurately tested in non-rigorous clinical trial. The objective is to draw lessons from repeatedly false hopes of unconfirmed PML treatments that might contribute to prescribing ineffective drugs on claimed efficacy in case reports or small series and by failing to respect the need for clinical trial evaluation before authorizing their widespread use.
This is a 3 arm, non-Interventional pilot single time point cross sectional study for the duration of 1 year. Total of 30 candidates (10 in each Group) will be enrolled into three different groups taking three different Antiretroviral regimen. Based on current regimens that are commonly used (2017-2018 ART guidelines), our groups will include NRTI such as TAF (tenofovir alafenamide) or TDF(tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) plus one of the following: Group A: an NNRTI (Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, Rilpivirine Group B a boosted Protease Inhibitor: Prezcobix- [darunavir+cobicistat combination] Group C: an Integrase inhibitor (dolutegravir) Once Informed Consent Process is obtained, blood will be drawn (55 ml) for stem/progenitor cell harvest and 15-20mls for biochemistry analysis. The Investigators will also obtain weight, waist-circumference, BP, pulse, BMI, Tanita body composition scale measures (which gives us body habitus measurements) and arterial stiffness measures.