Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Arterial Dysfunction, Lipids, Lovaza (HALO) Trial

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether fish oil supplementation with Lovaza, formally known as Omacor will result in a significant reduction in serum triglyceride (TG), an increase in high density lipoproteins(HDL), and an improvement of endothelial dysfunction.

Timeline

Start

2008-07

Primary completion

2010-10

Completion

2010-10

Publications

• Paranandi A, Asztalos BF, Mangili A, Kuvin J, Gerrior J, Sheehan H, Skinner SC, Tang AM, Wanke CA. Short communication: effects of omega-3 fatty acids on triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein subprofiles in HIV-infected persons with hypertriglyceridemia. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2014 Aug;30(8):800-5. doi: 10.1089/AID.2014.0005.

Drugs

Indications