Subcutaneously Administered Aldesleukin ( Interleukin-2; IL-2 ) Therapy in HIV-Infected Patients

October 27, 2021 updated by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

To compare the effects of low-dose versus high-dose subcutaneous ( SC ) aldesleukin ( interleukin-2; IL-2 ) on immunologic and virologic markers in HIV-infected patients. To compare the effects of monthly versus bimonthly administration of SC IL-2 on these markers.

Interleukin-2 is a protein that is naturally produced by lymphocytes. In an initial study, patients in an earlier stage of HIV-1 infection tended to tolerate SC IL-2 better than those with more advanced infections, and those with higher baseline CD4+ counts tended to derive the greatest benefit.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Interleukin-2 is a protein that is naturally produced by lymphocytes. In an initial study, patients in an earlier stage of HIV-1 infection tended to tolerate SC IL-2 better than those with more advanced infections, and those with higher baseline CD4+ counts tended to derive the greatest benefit.

Patients are randomized to one of four treatment arms; patients receive either low-dose or high-dose SC IL-2 for 5 days either on a monthly or bimonthly schedule for approximately 6 months.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

78

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Maryland
      • Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
        • Natl Inst of Allergy & Infect Dis / Cln Ctr

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have:

  • HIV positivity.
  • CD4 count >= 500 cells/mm3.
  • No history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infection, or malignancy other than mucocutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma.

Concurrent Medication: Required:

  • Concurrent FDA-approved antiretroviral therapy (AZT, ddI, ddC, d4T).

Prior Medication: Required:

  • FDA-approved antiretroviral therapy for at least 6 weeks prior to study entry.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Significant cardiac, pulmonary, thyroid, renal, or CNS disease.

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

  • Prior IL-2.
  • Systemic corticosteroids, chemotherapy, or experimental therapy within 4 weeks prior to study entry.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 2, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2001

First Posted (Estimate)

August 31, 2001

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 3, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 27, 2021

Last Verified

October 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IRP 015
  • 93-I-0205
  • IL-2 SC

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