HIV heart risk: new drug shows promise in reducing arterial inflammation
NCT ID NCT03207945
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called alirocumab in 118 adults with HIV who were at risk for heart disease. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce inflammation in the arteries and improve blood vessel function. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for about a year, and researchers used special imaging to measure changes.
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San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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