HIV and heart attack risk: a study on hidden body fat
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how hidden fat deep inside the body (ectopic fat) might increase heart attack risk in people living with HIV. By joining, you will help researchers understand this link and find better ways to protect your heart.
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Who can take part
- Be over 40 years old
- Have HIV and be on stable HIV medication for at least 6 months with two recent viral loads below 40
- Have a CD4 count over 200 for the last 2 years
- Not have certain health issues like severe kidney or liver disease, active hepatitis B or C, cancer, or a history of certain medications
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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