Recent Trial Results

TH9507 (tesamorelin) for abdominal fat

ACRIA participated in a multicenter study of 412 patients, who gave themselves subcutaneous injections of either TH9507 or placebo once a day.

NGX-4010 for HIV-related neuropathy

ACRIA was one site in a multicenter study of NGX-4010, a skin patch for pain due to HIV-related neuropathy.

CAM: Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

A study to determine how PLWHA use CAM to improve their quality of life and how they decide to use different types of CAM treatments.

Cognitive Impairment and HIV

A study to determine the effect of HIV on cognitive function among adults living with HIV/AIDS. This study examined differences in cognitive ability, depression and reading comprehension between HIV-positive and HIV-negative adults.

DAART

A study to examine through directly administered antiretroviral therapy (DAART) the level of adherence required to adequately suppress HIV.

SAM-e

An open-label trial to determine the antidepressant effects of SAM-e (s-adenosyl-L-methionine, a naturally occurring substance present in the human body) on HIV positive persons with diagnosed Major Depressive Disorder.

Serostim®

A study to examine the efficacy and safety of Recombinant Human Growth Hormorne (Serostim®) to treat the metabolic complications in people living with HIV/AIDS termed lipodystrophy.

SHAMAN SB-300 Diarrhea Study

An open label pilot study to observe the health benefits and safety of orally administered SB-300 in HIV positive persons with chronic diarrhea.

Topical Aspirin

A double blind randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of locally applied solutions of aspirin and diethyl ether in the treatment of painful sensory peripheral neuropathy in HIV positive persons.