HIV cholesterol showdown: which statin works best?

NCT ID NCT00117494

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested two statins, rosuvastatin and pravastatin, in 86 people with HIV who had high cholesterol and were taking antiretroviral drugs. The goal was to see which drug lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol more safely and effectively over 45 days. Results help doctors choose the best statin for managing heart disease risk in HIV patients.

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Locations

  • service de Médecine Interne Hopital Hotel Dieu

    Paris, 75004, France

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