HIV and hidden health risks: a major study probes the link

NCT ID NCT02382822

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the prevalence of these conditions and explore how HIV-related and non-HIV factors contribute. The goal is to better understand and potentially prevent these serious comorbidities in people with HIV.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study succeeds, it could reveal whether people with HIV face higher risks of heart, lung, and liver diseases, guiding better screening and prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Differences between groups might be due to factors other than HIV, and the findings may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset HIV infectious disease liver disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COPD CVD HIV LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre

Hvidovre, Denmark
Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

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