How menopause and hormones affect gut bacteria and heart disease risk in women with HIV
Menopause and hormonal influences on the gut microbiome for CVD risk in HIV
This study is looking at how menopause and hormones affect gut health and heart disease risk in women with HIV, to help understand how these changes might impact their overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888315 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how menopause and sex hormones influence the gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in women living with HIV. It aims to understand the changes in gut bacteria associated with menopause and how these changes may contribute to increased CVD risk. The study will analyze the gut microbiome over time in women with and without HIV, examining the relationship between sex hormones and gut health. By leveraging existing data from the Women's Interagency HIV Study, the research seeks to uncover important links between hormonal changes, gut health, and heart disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly those experiencing menopause or hormonal changes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not women or those who do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of cardiovascular disease risk in women with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on menopause, hormones, and gut microbiome in HIV is novel, related studies have shown promising results in understanding gut health and cardiovascular risks.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peters, Brandilyn a — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Peters, Brandilyn a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.