HIV Meds' hidden impact on heart and body fat revealed

NCT ID NCT03059121

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study followed 56 people with HIV who were starting treatment for the first time. Researchers measured changes in body fat, heart function, and blood vessel health before and after starting HIV medications. The goal was to understand how HIV therapy might affect long-term heart and metabolic risks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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