Lopinavir and Ritonavir in Improving Immune Response to Vaccines in Patients With Complete Remission Following A Bone Marrow Transplant for Hodgkin Lymphoma

Summary

RATIONALE: HIV protease inhibitors, including Lopinavir/Ritonavir have intrinsic anti-apoptotic properties in addition to their anti-viral effect on HIV. This anti-apoptotic effect may boost the immune system to help the body create a better immune response to vaccines. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial studies giving lopinavir and ritonavir together in improving immune response to vaccines in patients with complete remission following a bone marrow transplant for Hodgkin lymphoma.

Timeline

Start

2010-11

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2011-12-14

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