Clinical Trial: Therapeutic Approaches to HAART-Induced Lipodystrophy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Therapeutic Approaches to HAART-Induced Lipodystrophy

Brief 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.