HIV heart risk targeted: new drug trial aims to quiet arterial inflammation
NCT ID NCT05488431
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce artery inflammation and improve heart health in people with HIV. About 121 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart disease risk factor will receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. Researchers will use advanced imaging to measure changes in arterial inflammation and plaque buildup.
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San Francisco General Hospital
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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UCLA Center for Clinical AIDS Research and Education (CARE)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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UT Health Houston
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