Garlic in Hyperlipidemia Caused by HAART

March 21, 2013 updated by: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Phase II, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-escalation Study on the Effects of Garlic on Hyperlipidemia Induced by HAART in HIV-positive Individuals

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and tolerability of garlic pills in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in hyperlipidemic HIV-infected individuals who are being treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Clinical evaluation of garlic in HIV disease is warranted for several reasons. First, garlic is used as a botanical medicine and as an alternative therapy by many HIV-infected individuals. Baseline data from the Bastyr's Alternative Medicine Care Outcomes in AIDS (AMCOA) study [1] indicate that garlic is the most frequently used botanical medicine among HIV-infected men and women (52.9%) who utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In the same cohort, 50% of the subjects who use antiretroviral therapy are also taking garlic supplements. Second, there is a growing body of studies that indicate that garlic exhibits lipid and glucose lowering as well as hepato-protective activities. Third, several of the pharmacological activities of garlic and their reported clinical benefits in other conditions, especially in hyperlipidemia, may be relevant in the management of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in HIV-infected subjects.

Study Medication: We will utilize GarlicinTM, an allicin-standardized dried garlic supplement in two escalating doses in HIV-infected subjects who are receiving HAART.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2

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
    • Washington
      • Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104
        • University of Washington Harborview Medical Center
      • Seattle, Washington, United States, 98103
        • Bastyr University Center for Natural Health

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • HIV-1 seropositive confirmed by medical history
  • On stable HAART for at least 6 months before study entry without the likelihood of HAART therapy changes in the following 6 months due to viral rebound or adverse events
  • CD4+ lymphocyte number > 100 cells/mm3 measured within 60 days before study entry
  • HIV-1 viral load < 2000 RNA copies/ml
  • Cholesterol > 200 mg/dL
  • Triglycerides > 250 mg/dL < 1000 mg/dL
  • Willing and able to avoid raw or dry garlic, onion, leeks and shallots as well as supplements containing garlic during the 16 weeks of the trial
  • Willing and able to provide inform consent
  • Willing and able to understand and follow protocol for the duration of the study
  • Willing and able to maintain a consistent lifestyle routine, eg. diet, exercise, medications, dietary supplements and sleep schedule for the duration of the study
  • Willing and able to understand and follow the Step 1 guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) for the duration of the study
  • Willing to remain adherent to the current HAART regimen

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
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Leanna J Standish, ND, PhD, Bastyr University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2001

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 9, 2002

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 9, 2002

First Posted (Estimate)

January 10, 2002

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2013

Last Verified

March 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R21AT000328-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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