Clinical trials: Human Herpesvirus 8 Infection
Kaposi's Sarcoma, Herpesviridae Infection
Seroprevalence of Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpes Virus in the United States
This study will investigate patterns of Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV) in the United States and its potential impact on the U.S. population.
- Trial name
- NCT00026728
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,169 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Kaposi's Sarcoma
Clinical, Laboratory and Epidemiologic Pilot Studies of Individuals at High Risk for Viral-Associated Cancers
This protocol presents the rationale, 25-year historical review, and methods for multidisciplinary, low-risk studies of individuals referred to the NCI Viral Epidemiology Branch (VEB).
- Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001560
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Blood Donors, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
KSHV Infection in Blood Donors From Texas
To determine the seroprevalence of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8) in blood donors from Texas. Also to examine the donors' demographic characteristics and to characterize the KSHV using polymerase chain…
- Conditions
- Blood Donors, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Blood Transfusion, Herpesvirus, Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated
- Trial name
- NCT00006310
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Alcoholism, HIV Infection
Genetic Factors and Interrelationships for Sexual Orientation, Susceptibility to HIV and Kaposi's Sarcoma, Alcoholism and Psychological Traits, and Histocompatibility Antigens
We propose to test, by DNA linkage analysis of family pedigree members, the following interrelated hypotheses: 1) that sexual orientation is genetically influenced; 2) that the development of Kaposi's sarcoma and other outcomes…
- Conditions
- Alcoholism, HIV Infection, Homosexuality, Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001294
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infection
Twins Study of Gene Therapy for HIV Infection
This study will test the safety and effectiveness of genetically altered T lymphocytes (white blood cells of the immune system) in reducing viral load in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infection, Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001535
- Testing
- Syngeneic Lymphocytes (CD4+) Cultured with OKT3 (Ortho) and Interleukin-2 (Chiro
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)