HIV drug weight mystery: study tracks moms and babies

NCT ID NCT04991402

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study followed about 1,900 pregnant women (some with HIV, some without) and their children for two years to see how HIV and the drug dolutegravir affect weight gain and body fat. Researchers measured things like weight, body composition, and blood markers in both mothers and infants. The goal was to understand the links between HIV treatment and metabolic health during and after pregnancy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gugulethu Community Health Center

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Mitchell's Plain Community Health Center

    Cape Town, South Africa

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