Could HIV patients safely pause their meds? new study explores

NCT ID NCT00820118

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether people with HIV who have high immune cell counts (CD4 above 500) can safely take antiretroviral drugs in 6-month cycles—6 months on treatment, then 6 months off—instead of taking them every day. The goal was to see if this approach could keep their immune system stable and offer a more flexible treatment option. The trial involved 45 adults who had never taken HIV medication before.

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Locations

  • Services maladies infectieuses et tropicales CHU

    Dijon, France

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