Impact of Different Contraceptives on the Immune System of HIV Infected Women in Zambia

Summary

In this study, 66 HIV-infected women who desire contraception will be randomly assigned to use either an IUD or Depo Provera, and will be followed for six months. The study is intended to help investigators understand potential mechanisms by which hormonal contraception may hasten HIV disease progression.

Timeline

Start

2008-11

Primary completion

2010-07

Completion

2010-07

Drugs

Indications