Lopodystrophy

Positive phase II results reported for ThGRF in HIV-associated lipodystrophy

Published in AIDS Weekly, May 10th, 2004

Theratechnologies (TH) announced results for its phase II clinical trial, testing ThGRF in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy, including a good safety profile, a clear positive effect on body composition, and a clinically relevant reduction in visceral fat while subcutaneous fat was preserved.

While this selectivity of action on fat distribution appears to have prevented the study from meeting one of its primary endpoints, it likely would be an advantage in treating HIV-associated lipodystrophy patients who generally experience an accumulation of visceral fat (lipohypertrophy), associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, coupled with a loss of...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2004-05-10)

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