Walking away from metabolic risks: HIV study tests simple step solution

NCT ID NCT05896852

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Georgetown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a home-based walking program can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and body measurements in people living with HIV who also have metabolic syndrome. Fifty participants will gradually increase their walking over six months. The main goal is to see if the program is acceptable and easy to stick with, while also checking for health changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: walking program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple walking routine helps manage metabolic risks in people with HIV.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study (50 participants) focused on acceptability, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome HIV infectious disease metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIV-1-INFECTION METABOLIC SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Georgetown University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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