Ziagen (abacavir) combination

Astudy to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 3TC/AZT/Ziagen versus 3TC/AZT/Crixivan in HIV-infected antiretroviral naïve volunteers.

 

Background

In earlier trials, Ziagen was effective in reducing viral loads and increasing T-cell counts.
Objective
To determine the effects of 3TC/AZT & Ziagen on viral loads and T-cell counts as compared to a standard antireroviral combination of 3TC/AZT & Crixivan (Indinavir).

 

Study Design

Volunteers are assigned to one of three regimens of Ziagen, Crixivan (Indinavir) or placebo, in addition to 3TC and AZT.

Inclusion
Criteria
  • HIV-positive male or female 18-65 y.o. or older
  • No previous antiretroviral therapy
  • T-cell count greater than 100
  • Viral load greater than 10,000 copies/mL

Status
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Enrollment completed; study ongoing
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For more information about this study, please call 310/358.2429 or e-mail Corie Castro at ccastro@aidsresearch.org

We encourage participation by women and people of color.

This ad was reviewed and approved by the AIDS Research Alliance Institutional Review Board in January, 2001.

 


 

 

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