HIV and menopause: a double threat to Women's hearts?
NCT ID NCT07284082
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether menopause and HIV together increase heart disease risk in women. Researchers will examine inflammation and body fat using MRI scans and blood tests in 90 women with HIV. The goal is to understand why heart risks may worsen after menopause in this group, which could lead to better prevention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how menopause and HIV combine to raise heart disease risk, pointing toward better prevention strategies for women with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 90 participants, so findings may not apply to all women. It looks at risk factors, not treatments, so no direct health benefit is guaranteed.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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