Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to find out how common it is for people who have HIV to accumulate excess fat in the liver or develop steatotic liver disease.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18+ who:
- Are diagnosed with HIV
- Have been on antiviral HIV treatment for at least 6 months
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
If you agree to join this study, you will:
- Visit our clinic 1 time
- Have a physical exam
- Have a blood draw
- Have a procedure called Fibroscan (a painless, ultrasound-based test to check for liver fat or scarring)
- Answer questionnaires
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
Yes
Study Details
Full Title
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) / ?Prevalence and Predictors of Hepatic Steatosis in Persons Living with HIV (Steatosis in HIV Study)?
Principal Investigator
Susanna
Naggie
Protocol Number
PRO00107920
NCT ID
NCT04795219
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment