Vitamin A to Reduce HIV in Vaginal Secretions and Prevent Viral Transmission
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
HIV infected individuals with vitamin A deficiency may be more likely to transmit the virus
to others than HIV infected individuals who have normal levels of vitamin A. The presence of
HIV DNA in vaginal secretions may indicate a greater risk for transmission of HIV to others.
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking vitamin A decreases the level of HIV DNA
in vaginal secretions.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)