Gene test to guide infection treatment in AIDS
Part of Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study is for people with HIV/AIDS who develop severe pneumonia or septic shock. It uses a special genetic test (metagenomic next-generation sequencing) to find the exact germ causing the infection so doctors can choose the right antibiotic.
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Who can take part
- You must be HIV-positive and have reached the AIDS stage (CD4 count below 200 or had an AIDS-related infection).
- You must have severe pneumonia or septic shock (a life-threatening infection).
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You cannot have brain lesions, severe liver disease, cirrhosis, or cancer.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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