CompletedPhase 4

Safety of Cotrimoxazole in HIV- and HAART-exposed Infants

Botswana222 participantsStarted 2009-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if prophylactic cotrimoxazole makes severe anemia or neutropenia more common in infants exposed to maternal HIV and combination antiretroviral therapy.

Who can participate

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Both maternal and infant criteria need to be met: Maternal Inclusion Criteria: * documented HIV infection * taking 3-drug highly active antiretroviral therapy at any point during pregnancy (note: can include 2 NRTI+NNRTI, 2NRTI+PI, or 3 NRTI) * 21 years of age or older, and able and willing to sign informed consent * Proof of Botswana Citizenship Maternal Exclusion Criteria: * involuntary incarceration Infant Inclusion Criteria: * younger than 42 days of age * able to be brought to regular visits at study clinic until at least 6 months postpartum Infant Exclusion Criteria: * known pre-existing birth anomalies resulting in a high probability that the baby will not survive to 6 months * known hypersensitivity to cotrimoxazole

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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

incidence of severe or life-threatening anemia

Timeframe: between 1 to 6 months of life

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01086878

SponsorHarvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-10

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.