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Protocol Number:
05-C-0150
- Title:
A Study of Central Nervous System Disease in Pediatric HIV in the HAART Era
- Number:
05-C-0150
- Summary:
This study will examine how HIV affects the brain and nervous system, learning, and behavior in children on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Although HAART has resulted in fewer HIV-infected children getting sick and even fewer dying from AIDS, many children on this treatment regimen develop significant brain or nervous system problems, such as learning difficulties, attention problems, hyperactivity, and depression.
People who acquired HIV disease in the first decade of life and who have evidence of central nervous system (CNS) disease (e.g., encephalopathy, CNS compromise, ADHD, bipolar disease, major depression or psychosis) may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a medical history, physical examination, neuropsychological testing and a CT scan of the head, if one has not been done within 12 months of entering the study.
Participants undergo the following tests and procedures:
--MRI and MRS scan of the head: These tests use a magnetic field and radio waves to obtain images of the brain and detect changes in certain brain chemicals that may be affected by HIV infection. Both procedures are done at the same time. The patient lies on a table that is moved into the scanner (a narrow cylinder), wearing earplugs to muffle loud knocking and thumping sounds that occur during the scanning process. The procedure lasts about 50 to 60 minutes, during which time the patient can communicate with the staff.
--Neuropsychological testing: Patients' thinking and behavior are evaluated with tests to measure their memory, attention, language, problem-solving, academic, and motor skills and questionnaires to assess behavioral and emotional functioning, quality of life, and adherence to HIV medication. Parents are also asked to complete questionnaires assessing their child's behavioral and emotional functioning, quality of life, important life events, and adherence to HIV medication.
--Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected for analysis. For this procedure, a local anesthetic is given and a needle is inserted in the space between the bones in the lower back where the CSF circulates below the spinal cord. Some fluid is collected through the needle. Blood tests and a physical examination are done before the procedure to make sure it can be done as safely as possible. Patients may also be sedated to prevent any discomfort.
--Follow-up: The blood tests, MRI and MRS scans and spinal tap are repeated 1 and 2 years after the initial evaluation.
Some blood and spinal fluid samples from participants are stored for possible future studies related to HIV research
- Sponsoring Institute:
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Recruitment Detail
- Type:
Participants currently recruited/enrolled
- Gender:
Male & Female
- Referral Letter Required:
No
- Population Exclusion(s):
None
- Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
1. HIV disease acquired in the first decade of life.
2. Evidence of CNS disease (at least one of the following):
-Classification of encephalopathy or CNS compromise.
-Diagnosis of ADHD, bipolar disease, major depression, or psychosis
3. For children greater than 7 years, ability to give assent if developmentally appropriate.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
1. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent for subjects greater than 18 years, and inability or unwillingness of one parent / legal guardian to provide consent for subjects less than 18 years.
2. Clinically significant, unrelated systemic illness (serious infections or significant cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic or other organ dysfunction) which in the judgment of the Principal Investigator or Chairpersons would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate this study or is likely to interfere with the study procedures or results
Lumbar Puncture Exclusion Criteria:
1. Increased intracranial pressure (head imaging and neurologic examination to be performed prior to LP)
2. Spinal cord lesion (to be screened by neurologic examination; spine imaging if clinically indicated)
3. Platelet count less than 75,000/mm(3)
4. Abnormal PT/PTT
5. Focal suppuration at puncture site
- Special Instructions:
Currently Not Provided
- Keywords:
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Encephalopathy
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Neuroimaging
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Cognition
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Neuroinflammation
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Opportunistic Infections
- Recruitment Keyword(s):
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HIV
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Central Nervous System Disease
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Bipolar Disorder
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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ADHD
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Encephalopathy
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Major Depression
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Psychosis
- Condition(s):
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HIV Infections
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Central Nervous System Diseases
- Investigational Drug(s):
- None
- Investigational Device(s):
- None
- Intervention(s):
- None
- Supporting Site:
- National Cancer Institute
- Contact(s):
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NCI Referral Office
National Institute of Health Clinical Center (CC), 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States: NCI Clinical Trials Referral Office
Phone: 1-888-NCI-1937
Fax: Not Listed
Electronic Address: ncicssc@mail.nih.gov
- Citation(s):
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Gortmaker SL, Hughes M, Cervia J, Brady M, Johnson GM, Seage GR 3rd, Song LY, Dankner WM, Oleske JM; Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group Protocol 219 Team. Effect of combination therapy including protease inhibitors on mortality among children and adolescents infected with HIV-1.N Engl J Med. 2001 Nov 22;345(21):1522-8.
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Belman AL, Ultmann MH, Horoupian D, Novick B, Spiro AJ, Rubinstein A, Kurtzberg D, Cone-Wesson B. Neurological complications in infants and children with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.Ann Neurol. 1985 Nov;18(5):560-6.
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Tamula MA, Wolters PL, Walsek C, Zeichner S, Civitello L. Cognitive decline with immunologic and virologic stability in four children with human immunodeficiency virus disease. Pediatrics. 2003 Sep;112(3 Pt 1):679-84.
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