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RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Tfh Dysfunction in HIV and Aging

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About This Trial

The purpose of this research is to evaluate blood samples from HIV infected and non-HIV infected people to understand how aging and HIV infection affect the immune responses (body defenses against infection) to the flu vaccine.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. For HIV positive participants: - HIV infection, as documented by any licensed ELISA test kit. Participants on ART as a result of prior HIV documented infection will not be required to provide proof of diagnosis of HIV infection. - Additional criteria for HIV positive 1. on ART for at least 1 year. Occasional viral blips up to 1000 copies/ml also acceptable provided the patients are on continuing treatment, 2. Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) count available in the prior 6 months and \>200/mm3 3. Undetectable viral load (\< 40 copies/mL). Blips of \<1000 copies/mL will be allowed. 2. For HIV negative participants: - Documented negative HIV test at the time of study entry, either by any licensed ELISA. 3. For all participants: 1. Individuals age: ≤35 years and ≥65 years. 2. No history of other weakened immune system disorders 3. Not on steroid or other immunosuppressive/immunomodulators medications. 4. No active malignancies. 5. Agreeable to receive both regular standard (STD-TIV) and high dose (HD-TIV) influenza vaccination. 6. Agreeable to participate in study for a complete course of study full visits including 2 consecutive flu seasons. 7. Able to provide willing to sign a consent form. Exclusion criteria 1. Contraindication to receive influenza vaccination. 2. Non-adherence to ART for HIV positive 3. Unable to provide willing to sign a consent form. 4. Influenza vaccination already given during the current vaccination season. 5. Known drug abuse including cocaine by history Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. For HIV positive participants: * HIV infection, as documented by any licensed ELISA test kit. Participants on ART as a result of prior HIV documented infection will not be required to provide proof of diagnosis of HIV infection. * Additional criteria for HIV positive 1. on ART for at least 1 year. Occasional viral blips up to 1000 copies/ml also acceptable provided the patients are on continuing treatment, 2. Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) count available in the prior 6 months and \>200/mm3 3. Undetectable viral load (\< 40 copies/mL). Blips of \<1000 copies/mL will be allowed. 2. For HIV negative participants: * Documented negative HIV test at the time of study entry, either by any licensed ELISA. 3. For all participants: 1. Individuals age: ≤35 years and ≥65 years. 2. No history of other immunodeficiency disorders 3. Not on steroid or other immunosuppressive/immunomodulators medications. 4. No active malignancies. 5. Agreeable to receive both regular standard (STD-TIV) and high dose (HD-TIV) influenza vaccination. 6. Agreeable to participate in study for a complete course of study full visits including 2 consecutive flu seasons. 7. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria 1. Contraindication to receive influenza vaccination. 2. Non-adherence to ART for HIV positive 3. Unable to provide informed consent. 4. Influenza vaccination already given during the current vaccination season. 5. Known drug abuse including cocaine by history

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

Standard dose influenza vaccination

Single 0.5 ml injection administered intramuscularly into participant's deltoid muscle

BIOLOGICAL

High dose influenza vaccination

4 times more concentrated single 0.7 ml injection administered intramuscularly into participant's deltoid muscle

Locations (1)

University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States