Heart attack shield? HIV drug combo trial aims to slash plaque

NCT ID NCT07030920

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a drug called fostemsavir to standard HIV treatment can lower heart disease risk. People with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart risk factor (like smoking or high blood pressure) will get either the extra drug or usual care. Researchers will use heart scans to measure plaque buildup over 24 months.

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