Effects of Giving Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Plus Anti-HIV Therapy to HIV-Positive Patients With CD4 Cell Counts of at Least 350 Cells/mm3
HIV Infections
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring Injections, Subcutaneous, Interleukin-2, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Drug Therapy, Combination, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Anti-HIV Agents
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients may be eligible for this study if they: Are HIV-positive. Have a CD4 cell count greater than or equal to 300 cells/mm3. Have no AIDS-defining illnesses. Are at least 18 years old. Have been on antiretroviral therapy for at least 7 days prior to study entry. Exclusion Criteria Patients will not be eligible for this study if they: Abuse alcohol or drugs, or have any serious psychiatric or medical illnesses that would affect their safety or ability to complete the study. Have a history of cancer (other than Kaposi's sarcoma), an AIDS-defining illness, a central nervous system abnormality, or an autoimmune/inflammatory disease. Are pregnant or breast-feeding. Have ever received IL-2.
Sites / Locations
- Chulalongkorn Univ. Hosp. C603-010 CRS
- Siriraj Hospital C603-020 CRS
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
1
2
Participants will be broken into 3 groups. Each group will receive ART and escalating doses of aldesleukin. All participants will then receive that maximum tolerated dose of aldesleukin.
All participants will receive ART