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Register of Cardiovascular Complications Among People Living With HIV

This study, called RECOVIH, is looking at the heart health of adults who have HIV and also have other risk factors for heart problems. It's collecting information from people who have complete heart examinations at the Cardiac Center of Saint Antoine Hospital in Paris. The main aim is to better understand how HIV and other health issues can affect the heart, including blood pressure and how the heart functions. By gathering this information, doctors hope to improve how they assess and care for people living with HIV, making sure they get the best advice and treatment for their heart health. It's an observational study, meaning researchers are just collecting information to learn more, without testing new treatments.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Saint Antoine University Hospital

Enrolment target

800

Start

01 Feb 2010

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2030

HIV Cardiovascular Diseases

What is this study about?

This study, called RECOVIH, is all about understanding the heart health of people living with HIV. Doctors already know that people with HIV can sometimes have a higher chance of developing heart problems. This study focuses on adults who have HIV and also have other things that can increase their risk for heart disease, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It collects information from people who have full heart check-ups at a special heart centre in Saint Antoine Hospital in Paris, France.

The main goal of RECOVIH is to improve the care that people with HIV receive for their heart. By looking closely at the results of heart tests like echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart), blood pressure measurements, and other health information, doctors can learn more about how HIV affects the heart. They want to understand things like why some people develop heart problems, how the heart's structure and function might change, and how blood pressure is affected.

This information is also used for research because there's still a lot to learn about the best ways to look after the heart health of people with HIV. The study helps researchers understand the complicated link between HIV, heart disease, and the medicines used to treat HIV. This knowledge can then be used to develop better ways to predict and prevent heart problems, ultimately leading to better health for people living with HIV in the future.

Key takeaways

This study helps understand heart health in people with HIV.
It uses existing medical records from Saint Antoine Hospital in Paris.
No new tests or visits are required for participants.
Your personal information is kept private and anonymous.
The goal is to improve future care for people with HIV and heart concerns.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you would need to be an adult, aged 18 or older, and have been diagnosed with HIV for at least six months. You must have had a full heart examination, including detailed scans and blood pressure tests, at the Cardiac Center at Saint Antoine University Hospital in Paris, France, sometime between 2005 and 2010.

Crucially, you would also need to have HIV along with at least one other risk factor for heart problems, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. You must be willing to give your informed consent, meaning you understand the study and agree to participate.

People would not be able to join if they refused to give their consent or if they did not have health insurance (social security) in France at the time.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you been living with HIV for at least six months?
Did you have a full heart check-up at Saint Antoine Hospital in Paris between 2005 and 2010?
Do you have HIV and at least one other factor that could increase your risk for heart problems (like high blood pressure or cholesterol)?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you met the requirements to be included in this study, your participation would involve the researchers using information already collected from your routine heart examinations at the Cardiac Center at Saint Antoine Hospital. This would include details from your heart scans (like echocardiograms), blood pressure tests, and other health information related to your heart and HIV. Since this is an observational study that uses existing data, you wouldn't need to make any extra hospital visits, take any new medications, or undergo additional tests specifically for the study. There's no ongoing follow-up as part of the study itself; it simply uses the information gathered during your regular medical care to learn more about heart health in people with HIV. The total duration of your 'participation' would refer to the period during which your medical records from 2005-2010 were used.

Potential risks and benefits

Since this study uses information already collected during your regular medical check-ups at the hospital, there are no direct physical risks to you from taking part. Your personal details are kept private and anonymous, meaning your name won't be linked to the information used in the research. The main benefit is that the information gathered helps doctors and researchers learn more about how HIV affects the heart. This knowledge can lead to better ways to prevent and treat heart problems for people living with HIV in the future, improving care for many. You would have had the right to refuse to allow your anonymised data to be used at the time you were seen at the hospital.

Locations (1)

Division of Cardiology, Saint Antoine University Hospital
Verified postcode
Paris, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of information does this study collect?

It collects information about your heart health, like scans, blood pressure, and other lab results, alongside your HIV status and other medical details.

Is my personal information kept private?

Yes, all the information used in the study is made anonymous, meaning your name and personal details are removed to protect your privacy.

Do I need to do anything extra if I'm in this study?

No, this study uses information from tests you've already had as part of your regular care; you don't need to have any new tests or visits.

How will this study help people with HIV?

It helps doctors understand more about heart conditions in people with HIV, which can lead to better care and ways to prevent heart problems in the future.

What is an 'observational' study?

It means researchers are just collecting and looking at information that already exists to learn more, rather than testing out new treatments or interventions.

How to find out more

Franck Boccara, MD, PhD

franck.boccara@aphp.fr +0033 (0) 1 49 28 20 00 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.