Blood Markers of Inflammation, Blood Clotting and Blood Vessel Function in HIV-infected Adults (NCT00776412) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Blood Markers of Inflammation, Blood Clotting and Blood Vessel Function in HIV-infected Adults
United States310 participantsStarted 2008-11-20
Plain-language summary
This study will collect information about markers of inflammation, blood clotting and blood vessel function in HIV-infected adults and healthy volunteers. Biomarkers are biological indicators that have been associated with disease. Certain markers of inflammation, blood clotting, and blood vessel function have been associated with risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and death. One marker, called D-dimer, is a breakdown product of blood clots that has been associated with serious medical conditions, including deep vein thrombosis (formation of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body) and pulmonary embolism (blockage in the pulmonary artery that occurs when a blood clot from a vein breaks away, travels to the pulmonary artery and lodges there). High D-dimer levels have also been associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke risk. In a recent study of HIV-infected patients, higher D-dimer levels were strongly correlated with risk of death from any cause. The significance of changes in D-dimer and other biomarkers in HIV-infected adults is not well understood. This study will further explore D-dimer and other biomarkers to try to better understand the relationships between them and HIV infection.
Healthy volunteers and HIV-infected adults 18 years of age or older may be eligible for this study. Two visits are involved, as follows:
Visit 1 (screening visit to determine eligibility)
* Medical history and physical examination.
* Blood tests for HIV infection, blood counts, liver and kidney function.
* Pregnancy test for women who can become pregnant.
Visit 2
* Blood tests for hepatitis B and C
* Blood tests for markers of inflammation and blood clotting.
* Blood test for genetic changes that influence blood clotting.
In some cases, visits 1 and 2 may be combined.
Optional additional visits (up to 8 visits over 3 years)
* Additional blood draws for investigation of specific clinical or laboratory findings may be requested.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent
* Adequate venous access
* Adequate blood counts (hemoglobin greater than or equal to 9.0 g/dL, platelets greater than or equal to 50,000 cells/mm(3))
* Willing and able to comply with study requirements and procedures including storage of blood samples for use in future studies of HIV, AIDS, immune function, inflammation, coagulation, and atherosclerosis
* Negative serum pregnancy test for females of child-bearing potential (female subjects who have medical documentation of hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy do not need to undergo pregnancy testing)
For HIV-negative subjects:
\- No known history of HIV infection. At enrollment, HIV antibody testing will be performed to confirm negative HIV-1 antibody status.
For HIV-positive subjects:
* Established HIV diagnosis (previous documentation of HIV-1 infection in the subject s medical record; for subjects without such confirmation, positive ELISA testing confirmed by Western Blot or other confirmatory test, or plasma HIV viral load greater than 10,000 copies/mL)
* Must be under the care of a physician for HIV and general medical issues.
For HIV-positive subjects enrolling in the immunologic non-responder cohort:
* CD4 count less than 300 cells/mm(3) after two years of effective combination ART with documentation of viral suppression
* HIV viral load less than 50 copies/mL at screening, with no viral load…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this study is already completed, would the findings about D-dimer and blood clotting markers in HIV-infected adults be relevant to my own situation, and has my doctor reviewed research like this when thinking about my care?
2This trial focused on measuring inflammation and blood vessel function in people living with HIV — does my doctor think I should have any of these markers, like D-dimer or platelet function tests, checked as part of my routine monitoring?
3Because this was an observational study collecting blood samples rather than testing a treatment, what do the results actually tell us about risk, and does my doctor think my HIV management already addresses the cardiovascular and clotting concerns this research explored?
4Are there any follow-up studies or treatment trials that came out of this type of research that my doctor thinks might be worth considering, given my specific health profile?
5Since this study looked at how inflammation and coagulation markers relate to clinical outcomes in HIV-positive adults, should I be asking about my own inflammatory markers and whether they might affect my long-term heart or vascular health?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Obtain blood samples for further investigation into the correlation between markers of coagulation, including D-dimer, and markers of platelet function, inflammation, endothelial cell function, and clinical parameters in HIV-infected adults.
Timeframe: Cross-sectional and longitudinal
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00776412
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)