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HIV InfectionsNCT00006444

The Effects of Combination Anti-HIV Medication on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in HIV-Infected Women

An observational study of HIV Infections and Papilloma, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 51 sites in 2 countries.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to see how often human papillomavirus (HPV) occurs in HIV-infected women who have not taken anti-HIV drugs and to learn whether taking anti-HIV drugs will affect HPV in women. HIV infection increases the risk of getting HPV infection. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 13 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
HIV Infections, Papilloma
How many people
160 participants
Where
51 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Nov 2000to Aug 2005
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 13 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women may be eligible for this study if they:
  • Are HIV-positive.
  • Are at least 13 years of age and menstruating.
  • Are willing to enroll in another drug study.
  • Have written consent of a parent or guardian if under 18 years.
  • This study has been changed to increase enrollment. Women who are starting HAART-based therapy prescribed by a personal physician or participating in an antiretroviral trial are all eligible.
  • Intend to start antiretroviral therapy within 14 days of study entry.

Who cannot join

  • Women will not be eligible for this study if they:
  • Have been on anti-HIV treatment for more than 14 days.
  • Are abusing drugs or alcohol.
  • Are receiving medication that affects the immune system, fights HPV, or is investigational, except for anti-HIV drugs provided by coenrolling in a Phase II or III trial with approval of a study chair within 30 days of study entry, including but not limited to systemic interferons and interleukins, thalidomide, systemic cidofovir, and HPV vaccines. This study has been changed. The following medications are no longer excluded: thymopentin, hydroxyurea, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF and filgrastim), and GM-CSF (sargramostim).
  • Have cervical cancer or a history of cervical cancer.
  • Have had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
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  • Participated in HPV trials at any time.
  • Use imiquimod inside the vagina.
  • Are taking corticosteroid treatment in large doses.

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 2 countries.

51 sites in 2 countries

United States49 sites
  • Emory Univ

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308

  • Univ of Maryland (Pediatric)

    Baltimore, Maryland, 20201

  • Univ of Maryland, Institute of Human Virology

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201

  • Johns Hopkins Hosp

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Univ of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

  • Boston Med Ctr (Harvard)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118

  • Boston Med Ctr (Pediatric)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118

  • Beth Israel Deaconess - West Campus

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Brigham and Women's Hosp

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Univ of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 275997215

  • Mt Sinai Hosp Med Ctr / Dept of Pediatrics

    Chicago, Illinois, 60608

  • Northwestern Univ Med School

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • The CORE Ctr

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • Case Western Reserve Univ

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

  • MetroHealth Med Ctr

    Cleveland, Ohio, 441091998

  • Univ of Colorado Health Sciences Ctr, Denver

    Denver, Colorado, 80262-3706

  • Duke Univ Med Ctr

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

  • North Broward Hosp District

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311

  • Univ of Hawaii

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816

  • Indiana Univ Hosp

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 462025250

  • Methodist Hosp of Indiana / Life Care Clinic

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Wishard Hosp

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Univ of Florida Health Science Ctr / Pediatrics

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209

  • Children's Hosp of Los Angeles/UCLA Med Ctr

    Los Angeles, California, 900276016

  • Univ of Southern California / LA County USC Med Ctr

    Los Angeles, California, 900331079

  • Los Angeles County - USC Med Ctr

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • UCLA CARE Ctr

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

  • Univ of Miami School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 331361013

  • Univ of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hosp

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Univ of Miami (Pediatric)

    Miami, Florida, 33161

  • Beth Israel Med Ctr

    New York, New York, 10003

  • Bellevue Hosp / New York Univ Med Ctr

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr

    New York, New York, 10032

  • Univ of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

  • Brown Univ / Miriam Hosp

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

  • Brown Univ / The Miriam Hosp

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

  • Miriam Hosp / Brown Univ

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906

  • Community Health Network

    Rochester, New York, 14642-001

  • Univ of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642

  • Univ of California, San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92103

  • University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 941104206

  • University of Washington (Seattle)

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

  • San Mateo County AIDS Program

    Stanford, California, 94305-5107

  • Stanford Univ

    Stanford, California, 94305-5107

  • Willow Clinic

    Stanford, California, 94305-5107

  • State Univ of New York at Stony Brook

    Stony Brook, New York, 117948111

  • Montefiore Med Ctr Adolescent AIDS Program

    The Bronx, New York, 10467

  • Howard Univ Hosp

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20060

  • Julio Arroyo

    West Columbia, South Carolina, 29169

Other trials in United States

Puerto Rico2 sites
  • Univ of Puerto Rico / Univ Children's Hosp AIDS

    San Juan, 009365067

  • San Juan City Hosp

    San Juan, 009367344

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: Assessment of Prevalence and Persistence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in HIV-Infected Women Who Are Antiretroviral Naive and Have Initiated HAART

The purpose of this study is to see how often human papillomavirus (HPV) occurs in HIV-infected women who have not taken anti-HIV drugs and to learn whether taking anti-HIV drugs will affect HPV in women.

HIV infection increases the risk of getting HPV infection. Findings suggest that HIV infection as well as a weakened immune system may increase the chances of getting HPV. Aggressive anti-HIV medication has been shown to strengthen the immune system. Researchers want to learn whether anti-HIV drugs affect the HPV virus or decrease the chances of getting HPV. This study is important because it may provide important information to help manage a woman's health and to determine a woman's risk for developing problems with the cervix (outer end of the uterus).

Read the detailed description

HIV infection is a significant risk factor for human HPV infection and the development of HPV-associated lesions in the female genital tract. Findings suggest that HIV infection and/or HIV-related immunosuppression increases a woman's susceptibility to HPV infection or alters the natural history of preexisting HPV infection. Treatment with HAART has been shown to result in significant increases in CD4+ cell counts and "partial reconstitution" of the immune system. It is not known whether treatment of HIV infection with potent antiretroviral regimens could affect the persistence of HPV infection and progression of cervical dysplasia. This study is important for HIV-infected women because of the implications for gynecologic management and determination of cervical disease risk.

At baseline, Weeks 24 and 48, and then every 48 weeks until study completion, women undergo pelvic examination and cervical specimens collection by the following methods: 1) Sno-strip; 2) cervicovaginal lavage; 3) cervical brush method; and 4) Pap smear. A colposcopy is required for any woman who has an abnormal Pap smear reading unless the abnormal Pap smear is thought to be due to an intercurrent infection. A cervical biopsy is strongly recommended in the event of an abnormal colposcopy. Blood is collected for HPV antibody testing, viral load, and CD4 measures.

Keywords
Drug Therapy, Combination, Papillomavirus, Human, DNA, Viral, Anti-HIV Agent, Treatment Naive
Medical subject headings
HIV Infections, Papilloma

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2000
  3. Study completionAug 2005

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
160 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00006444
Sponsor's protocol ID
A5029
Other IDs
AACTG A5029, ACTG A5029
Status last verified
Nov 2013
First submitted
3 Nov 2000
Last updated
20 Nov 2013
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of HIV Infections and Papilloma, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 51 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Nov 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 51 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Nov 2013.

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