Traditional CAM Therapy in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Summary
This research work is important for the cure/control of HIV infection. The objectives of a treatment case on HIV patient is essentially to bring down the viral load closer to undetectable level. The studies are depend on the potential influence of 'Kallunk Oxide' on the CD4+ T cells and the effectiveness on surface of HIV-1. The basic study is to break surface protein and directly inhibit a protein's increased functions, not only in the CD4+T cell but also CD3 and CD8+ T cells, by appropriate antidote. The 'Yogaprabhava', the drug's effectiveness, and progressive immunity with diet and lifestyle can be more easily studied.
Timeline
- Start
- 2007-11
- Primary completion
- 2009-10
- Completion
- 2009-10
Outcome
Outcome not reported
Stopped (Enrollment): “Lack of funding prevented the recruitment of 1000 HIV Patients all over India”
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Kallunk oxide | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 0.1 mg | — |
| Subject | Kallunk oxide | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 0.2 mg | — |
| Background | Piper Longum | Unknown | 199.9 mg | — |
| Background | Piper Longum | Unknown | 499.8 mg | — |