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December 1 Is World AIDS Day
Keywords: HIV, AIDS
Many people infected with HIV or living with AIDS may be considering the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to boost their immune system; treat complications of disease; or cope with side effects of conventional medications. The following information may be of interest.
To ensure safe and coordinated care, people should talk to their health care providers about any CAM therapy that they are currently using or considering. It is important not to replace conventional medical therapy for HIV/AIDS with an unproven CAM therapy.
Fact Sheets
- Are You Considering Using CAM?
- Garlic Supplements Can Impede HIV Medication
- NIH Clinical Center Study Demonstrates Dangerous Interaction between St. John's wort and an HIV Protease Inhibitor
Clinical Trials
The following research studies are sponsored by NCCAM and are enrolling participants:
- Acupuncture/Moxibustion for Peripheral Neuropathy in HIV
- A Mindfulness Based Approach to HIV Treatment Side Effects
- Acupuncture and Relaxation Response for GI Symptoms and HIV Medication Adherence
View ALL NCCAM-sponsored HIV/AIDS clinical trials.
Selected Publications by NCCAM Grantees
NCCAM has funded many basic and clinical studies related to HIV/AIDS. These articles are examples of the breadth of research the Center supports. To find more articles by NCCAM grantees, search PubMed.
- Relaxation response with acupuncture trial in patients with HIV: feasibility and participant experiences.
- Survival in HIV-1-positive adults practicing psychological or spiritual activities for one year.
