Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Conditions
Keywords
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, FRAM 1
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to learn whether HIV-infected patients have blood abnormalities which could lead to heart attack or stroke, and to find out what factors may contribute to these abnormalities.
Detailed description
This research is being done to learn whether HIV-infected patients have abnormalities in their blood vessels that could eventually lead to heart attack or stroke (atherosclerosis), in how fat is distributed in their body and in how their body handles fat and sugars. If there are abnormalities, this study will also try to find out what factors may contribute to those abnormalitites. People who participated in FRAM 1 may join FRAM 2.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 18-65 years old * previous FRAM 1 participant * HIV positive
Exclusion criteria
* Artificial knee or hip replacement or Harrington rod * Metal objects in the body.Pregnancy * Breastfeeding or less than 3 months after breastfeeding * Weight more than 300 pound * On insulin, pancreatic enzymes, or thioridazine.
Countries
United States