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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT03240328

NCT03240328 The Effect of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T Cell Therapy on the Reconstitution of HIV-specific Immune Function

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NCT ID NCT03240328
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital
Condition HIV/AIDS
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2017-10-04
Primary Completion 2023-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CAR-T cells

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2017-10-04 with a primary completion date of 2023-12-31.

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Brief Summary

To study the safety and effectiveness of CAR-T Cell therapy on HIV patients whose plasma HIV has been successfully suppressed after cART, which is expected to enhance the res-constitution of HIV-specific immune function to assist the eradication of HIV reservoir.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. HIV infection confirmed. 2. Receiving cART more than 12 months. 3. HIV viral-load \< 50 copies/ml and CD4 cell count more than 350 cells/ul. 4. Without serious liver, heart, liver and kidney diseases. 5. The subjects know about the study and volunteer to attend the research and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. With active HBV or HCV infection, or serious opportunistic infections. 2. With serious chronic disease such like diabetes, the mental illness,et al 3. History of suffering from pancreatitis during cART. 4. Pregnant or breast-fed. 5. With poor adherence. 6. Unable to complete follow up.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Li Linghua, Doctor

✉ llheliza@126.com

📞 020-83710825

Principal Investigator

Cai Weiping, Bachelor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03240328 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying HIV/AIDS. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03240328 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT03240328 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03240328 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at llheliza@126.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03240328 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03240328 clinical trial?

NCT03240328 is sponsored by Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital. The principal investigator is Cai Weiping, Bachelor at Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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