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N/A N=221 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Diet, Exercise, Niacin, and Fenofibrate to Reduce Heart Disease Risk Factors in Individuals With HIV Lipodystrophy or Dyslipidemia

Cardiovascular Diseases · Heart Diseases · HIV Infections · Hyperlipidemia · Hypertriglyceridemia

Enrolled (actual)
221
Serious AEs
16.8%
Results posted
Mar 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Triglycerides — 199; 216.9; 155.1; 177.6 mg/dL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Diet (Behavioral); Exercise (Behavioral); Niacin (Drug); Fenofibrate (Drug); Placebos (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Primary completion
Sep 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Triglycerides
199; 216.9; 155.1; 177.6; 135.6
PRIMARY
Non-HDL-C
162.2; 165.4; 145.8; 154; 137.1
PRIMARY
HDL-C
37.1; 38.7; 40.7; 41.8; 44.8
PRIMARY
Total Cholesterol
195.6; 200.1; 184; 190.8; 178.4
PRIMARY
Total Cholesterol : HDL-C Ratio
5.2; 5.1; 4.5; 4.6; 4
SECONDARY
Insulin Sensitivity
8.7; 6.7; 9.5; 11.9; 10.3; 1.92
SECONDARY
Body Composition
59.6; 67.3; 66.6; 67.1; 68.2; 36.8

Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy of diet and exercise (DE), with and without niacin and fenofibrate, in reducing the cardiovascular risk of patients with HIV lipodystrophy or dyslipidemia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • HIV positive
  • On stable HAART regimen for at least 6 months prior to study entry
  • T-cell count greater than 100 and viral load less than 1,000 for at least 6 months prior to study entry
  • Fasting triglyceride level greater than 150 mg/dl
  • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 18.5 and less than 30
  • Uses barrier contraception

Exclusion Criteria

  • Fasting triglyceride level greater than 1000 mg/dl
  • BMI less than 18.5 or greater than 30
  • Taking diabetic medication or HbA1c less than 7.0
  • Use of lipid lowering medication in the 30 days prior to study entry
  • Unable to exercise
  • T-cell count less than 100
  • Current medical condition that makes exercise unadvisable
  • History of coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Use of dietary supplements (within 30 days of study entry) that may affect lipid levels including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • L-Carnitine
  • Soluble fiber supplements
  • Guggul
  • Garlic supplements
  • Niacin greater than 25mg/d
  • Oral liquid supplements
  • Use of steroids, hormones, or testosterone (without diagnosis of hypogonadism, testosterone less than 300 ng/dl)
  • Irregular periods
  • Depo-Provera
  • Hypo- or Hyperthyroidism
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Serum alanine or aspartate aminotransferase level greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Renal insufficiency (creatinine level greater than 1.5 mg/dl)
  • Coumadin therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Cholelithiasis
  • History of hyperuricemia
  • History of myositis or rhabdomyolysis
  • Known adverse reaction to niacin or fibrates
  • Hepatitis C therapy
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00246376). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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