New injection aims to protect HIV Patients' hearts

NCT ID NCT03207945

Summary

This study tested if a cholesterol-lowering injection called alirocumab could reduce heart disease risk in people living with HIV. It involved 118 adults aged 40+ with well-controlled HIV and either existing heart disease or significant risk factors. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for a year to see if it reduced artery inflammation and improved blood vessel function.

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Locations

  • San Francisco General Hospital

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

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