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Acupuncture and Herbal Treatment of Chronic HIV Sinusitis

NCT00002149 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2005-06-24

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Summary

To compare Traditional Chinese Medicine versus standard antibiotic therapy consisting of pseudoephedrine ( Sudafed ) plus amoxicillin / clavulanate potassium combination ( Augmentin ) in reducing symptoms and recurrence of acute HIV-related sinusitis.

Chronic sinusitis in HIV-infected individuals is a recurrent and persistent infection with potentially serious complications: it can exacerbate pulmonary disease, cause recurrences of life-threatening sepsis, and progress to central nervous system involvement. Symptoms of sinusitis in HIV patients are often refractory to aggressive Western medical management, and antibiotic intolerance can occur. Traditional Chinese Medicine consisting of acupuncture and herbal treatment may provide a low-risk, low-cost alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy.

Conditions

  • HIV Infections
  • Sinusitis

Interventions

DRUG

Clavulanate potassium

DRUG

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

DRUG

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Immune Enhancement Project

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Purpose
TREATMENT
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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