Can a common statin help HIV patients manage cholesterol?
NCT ID NCT00221754
First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested the drug pravastatin in 21 HIV-positive people with high cholesterol who were already on HIV medications. The goal was to see if pravastatin could safely lower their cholesterol without affecting their HIV treatment. Participants received either pravastatin or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers monitored their cholesterol levels, HIV viral load, and safety.
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Hôpital Saint André, Service de médecine interne et maladies infectieuses
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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