Frailty Study for Older HIV-Positive Individuals
Frailty in Older HIV-infected Individuals
Recruiting
Observational Study
HIV Infections
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults who are HIV positive to learn about frailty and its effects on health. Participants will have physical exams, strength tests, and blood tests over a period of 10 years.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with HIV.
- I am 50 years old or older.
You may not be able to join if
- I refuse to consent to participate.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Frailty has been proposed as a measure of biological (as opposed to chronological) aging. In this study the investigators plan to: (1) measure frailty in a cohort of older HIV-infected individuals in Hong Kong, and its association with mortality and quality of life; (2) identify risk factors predictive of development of frailty in HIV-infected individuals in Hong Kong; and (3) determine the outcom…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* HIV infection with positive anti-HIV antibody
* Age ≥50 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refuses to consent
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