Plain-English translation of NCT04330287 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term observational study designed to track heart health in people living with HIV. Researchers will monitor participants over 15 years to understand how HIV and its treatments affect the heart and to identify early warning signs of heart disease. The study involves regular heart checkups, blood tests, and questionnaires — but does not test a new medication.
People living with HIV face higher risks of heart disease, but we still need to understand exactly how and when these problems develop. This study will help doctors better recognize and prevent heart problems in this population.
You will visit the study clinic for comprehensive heart examinations, including an electrocardiogram (heart rhythm test), physical exam, and optional tests like heart ultrasound and exercise stress tests. You will provide blood and stool samples, answer questionnaires about your quality of life, and allow researchers to review your medical records and current medications. This monitoring will continue over 15 years to track changes in your heart health over time.
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Germany
Sponsor
University Hospital, Essen
Enrollment target
~2,000 participants
Started
May 2020
Primary completion
October 2025
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2024.
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Central contact
Stefan Esser, PD MD
University Hospital, Essen