Study to address effects of antiretroviral therapy on women

BETA. 1999 Apr;12(2):16.

Abstract

AIDS: Women comprise 45 percent of new HIV infections, but account for only 9 to 20 percent of clinical research participants. Hoffmann-La Roche is conducting a study to evaluate potential differences in response to antiretroviral drug therapy based on gender. The study will enroll 60 women and 20 men, all HIV-positive. It will compare the participants' responses to Saquinavir (Fortovase) in combination with two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Researchers will look at immunologic measures including CD4 cell count and viral suppression. The trial will also evaluate the efficacy of Saquinavir and oral contraceptives when used together. Contact information is provided.

Publication types

  • Newspaper Article

MeSH terms

  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / metabolism
  • HIV Protease Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Saquinavir / administration & dosage*
  • Sex Factors
  • United States
  • Vagina / virology
  • Women's Health

Substances

  • HIV Protease Inhibitors
  • Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
  • Saquinavir