HIV heart risk targeted: new drug shows promise in reducing arterial inflammation

NCT ID NCT03207945

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a drug called alirocumab, which lowers cholesterol, can reduce heart disease risk in people with HIV. The trial involved 118 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and high heart disease risk. Participants received either alirocumab or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in artery inflammation and function over 52 weeks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Dyslipidemias HIV infectious disease hyperlipidemia inherited lipid metabolism disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Francisco General Hospital

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States