Prevention of AIDS With Opportunistic Infection Paradoxical IRIS (NCT07565623) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevention of AIDS With Opportunistic Infection Paradoxical IRIS
131 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
This study was a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids in preventing paradoxical immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in patients with AIDS complicated by opportunistic infections. A total of 262 HIV-infected patients with a baseline CD4⁺ T-cell count \<100/μL, who were scheduled to initiate antiretroviral therapy and had opportunistic infections, were enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the prednisolone group or the control group. Participants in the treatment group received prednisolone at 40 mg/day for 14 days followed by 20 mg/day for 14 days, whereas the control group received no glucocorticoid intervention. All participants were followed for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was the incidence of paradoxical IRIS within 12 weeks. Secondary endpoints included time to IRIS onset, duration of IRIS, mortality, hospitalization, serious adverse events, CD4⁺ T-cell counts, and HIV-RNA suppression. The findings will provide evidence-based support for the prevention of paradoxical IRIS.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Confirmed HIV infection;
* Presence of HIV-related opportunistic infection(s), including non-tuberculous -mycobacterial infection, PJP, pneumonia, cryptococcal meningitis, Talaromyces marneffei infection, CMV retinitis, or PML;
* Baseline CD4 T-lymphocyte count \< 100 cells/μL;
* Planned initiation of antiretroviral therapy;
* Willing to participate in this study, able to comply with all follow-up requirements, and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of Kaposi sarcoma, pregnancy, or confirmed tuberculosis;
* Body weight \< 40 kg;
* Severe hepatic dysfunction (ALT or AST \> 5 times the upper limit of normal, ULN);
* Severe renal dysfunction (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²);
* Baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) showing a QTc interval \> 500 ms;
* Pregnant or lactating women;
* Contraindications to glucocorticoid use;
* Any other condition considered by the investigators to be unsuitable for participation in this study.
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
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Incidence rate of paradoxical IRIS at 12 weeks after enrollment.