HIV bone loss mystery: new study probes antiretroviral role

NCT ID NCT00146094

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at bone loss (osteopenia and osteoporosis) in HIV-infected men. Researchers compared bone density changes over two years between those starting antiretroviral therapy and those not yet on treatment. The goal was to understand if HIV drugs contribute to bone loss. The study was stopped early and included 44 Caucasian men.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier de Colmar

    Colmar, 68021, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de Mulhouse

    Mulhouse, 68070, France

  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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