A Study of Physical and Metabolic Abnormalities in HIV Infected and Uninfected Children and Youth...
HIV InfectionsHIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome5 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of metabolic and physical abnormalities in HIV infected (via mother-to-child transmission) and uninfected children and youth. Metabolism, body composition, bone density, and other factors will be assessed in relationship to participants' exposure to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Energy Expenditure of People Living With HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDSHIV Lipodystrophy SyndromeBackground: Several studies have reported increased resting energy expenditure (REE) in people living with HIV/AIDS possibly due to changes in body composition that occurs in HIV lipodystrophy syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the use of lipid-lowering drugs in resting energy expenditure (REE) and total energy expenditure (TEE) in patients seropositive for HIV in treatment of lipodystrophy.
Follow-up on the HIGH: Low Study - the Longterm Effects of Growth Hormone
HIV InfectionsHIV-Associated Lipodystrophy SyndromeA follow-up study on the randomized, controlled, double-blind HIGH: low study. We will examine the participants from the HIGH: low study min. 6 months after finishing the HIGH: low study. We will look at the parameters: quality of life, sugar-metabolism, fat-metabolism, fat-redistribution and cytokines. The study will use the participants control visit, and the only additional examination will be the danish MOS-HIV questionnaire.