HIV drug side effects: new study probes liver scarring risk

NCT ID NCT00326482

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at liver damage in 127 HIV patients who had high liver enzymes while on antiretroviral therapy. Researchers used liver biopsies, ultrasound, and CT scans to check for scarring (fibrosis) and fat buildup. The goal was to better understand how HIV drugs may harm the liver over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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