Therapeutic Approaches to HAART-Induced Lipodystrophy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To determine the efficacy and safety of 4 therapeutic interventions on HAART-Induced
lipodystrophy. The interventions are: 1) Dietary - the effect of a high carbohydrate vs.a
high cis-monounsaturated fatty acid diet. 2) The effect of aerobic exercise with dietary
advice. 3) The effect of Omega-3 Fish Oil Capsules. 4) The effect of leptin therapy. These
interventions are aimed at improving the metabolic complications of HAART therapy such as
elevated lipids, and insulin resistance or diabetes.