Investigating heart health and exercise in people with HIV
Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Chronotropic Incompetence inHIV: Risk Factors, Cardiovascular Implications, and Exercise Training as Treatment
This study is looking at how being less fit and having trouble increasing your heart rate can impact heart health for people living with HIV, and it will explore how exercise might help improve heart function and overall fitness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045688 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how low cardiorespiratory fitness and chronotropic incompetence affect heart health in individuals living with HIV. The study aims to analyze the cardiovascular implications of these conditions and explore how exercise training can serve as a treatment option. Patients will be involved in hands-on research that combines clinical trials and advanced cardiac imaging to assess their fitness levels and heart function. The goal is to develop effective strategies to improve cardiovascular health among this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who may be experiencing low cardiorespiratory fitness or related cardiovascular issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or those with advanced cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and exercise recommendations for patients with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving cardiovascular health through exercise interventions in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Durstenfeld, Matthew — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Durstenfeld, Matthew
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.