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metformin and HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

metformin has been researched along with HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome in 13 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome: Defective metabolism leading to fat maldistribution in patients infected with HIV. The etiology appears to be multifactorial and probably involves some combination of infection-induced alterations in metabolism, direct effects of antiretroviral therapy, and patient-related factors.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Metformin did not affect postprandial lipemia and could be used to treat insulin resistance in this population."5.15Differential effects of rosiglitazone and metformin on postprandial lipemia in patients with HIV-lipodystrophy. ( Cabezas, MC; Dallinga-Thie, G; de Koning, EJ; Hoepelman, AI; Rabelink, TJ; van Wijk, JP, 2011)
"We conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial to examine the effects of metformin on visceral adipose tissue (VAT), appendicular fat, lipid profile and insulin sensitivity in HIV-infected persons with central adiposity and mild insulin resistance."5.12A randomized placebo-controlled trial of metformin for the treatment of HIV lipodystrophy. ( Gorbach, S; Kohli, R; Shevitz, A; Wanke, C, 2007)
"Metformin use was associated with reduction of mean weight (-2."2.73Metformin increases HDL3-cholesterol and decreases subcutaneous truncal fat in nondiabetic patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. ( Barbosa, DS; Carrilho, AJ; De Faria, EC; Diehl, LA; Fabris, BA; Wiechmann, SL, 2008)
"Metformin was the only insulin-sensitizer to demonstrate beneficial effects on all three components of HALS."2.46The efficacy and safety of insulin-sensitizing drugs in HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. ( Larson, RJ; Sheth, SH, 2010)
"Metformin has shown some benefit in reducing VAT but at the expense of accelerating peripheral fat loss, and the thiazolidinediones have no effect on VAT."2.45Treatment options for HIV-associated central fat accumulation. ( Cofrancesco, J; Freedland, E; McComsey, G, 2009)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's10 (76.92)29.6817
2010's3 (23.08)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Paruthi, J1
Gill, N1
Mantzoros, CS1
Fuller, J1
Diehl, LA1
Fabris, BA1
Barbosa, DS1
De Faria, EC1
Wiechmann, SL1
Carrilho, AJ1
Cofrancesco, J1
Freedland, E1
McComsey, G1
Sheth, SH1
Larson, RJ1
van Wijk, JP1
Hoepelman, AI1
de Koning, EJ1
Dallinga-Thie, G1
Rabelink, TJ1
Cabezas, MC1
Vigouroux, C1
Martínez, E1
Domingo, P1
Ribera, E1
Milinkovic, A1
Arroyo, JA1
Conget, I1
Pérez-Cuevas, JB1
Casamitjana, R1
de Lazzari, E1
Bianchi, L1
Montserrat, E1
Roca, M1
Burgos, R1
Arnaiz, JA1
Gatell, JM1
Benavides, S1
Nahata, MC1
Driscoll, SD1
Meininger, GE1
Lareau, MT1
Dolan, SE1
Killilea, KM1
Hadigan, CM1
Lloyd-Jones, DM1
Klibanski, A1
Frontera, WR1
Grinspoon, SK1
Martin, A1
Mallon, PW1
Kohli, R1
Shevitz, A1
Gorbach, S1
Wanke, C1
Bradbury, RA1
Samaras, K1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Adiposity and Airway Inflammation in HIV-Associated Airway Disease[NCT02975258]102 participants (Actual)Observational2015-09-30Completed
A Prospective, Randomized Open-Label Phase II Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Metformin in Combination With Standard Antimicrobial Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in People With TB and Co-infected With HIV[NCT04930744]Phase 2112 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2021-08-03Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

7 reviews available for metformin and HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

ArticleYear
Adipokines in the HIV/HAART-associated lipodystrophy syndrome.
    Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 2013, Volume: 62, Issue:9

    Topics: Adiponectin; Glucose Intolerance; HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome; Humans; Leptin; Metformin;

2013
Treatment options for HIV-associated central fat accumulation.
    AIDS patient care and STDs, 2009, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Androgens; Anthropometry; Anti-HIV Agents; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Cardiovascular Dis

2009
The efficacy and safety of insulin-sensitizing drugs in HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
    BMC infectious diseases, 2010, Jun-23, Volume: 10

    Topics: Adult; Female; HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin Resistanc

2010
[Lipodystrophies: what treatment?].
    Journees annuelles de diabetologie de l'Hotel-Dieu, 2003

    Topics: Antiviral Agents; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellitus; Diet; Exercise; HIV-Associated Lipodyst

2003
Pharmacologic therapy for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2004, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Contraindications; HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome; Human Growth Hormone; Huma

2004
Therapeutic approaches to combating lipoatrophy: do they work?
    The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 2005, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; HIV Infections; HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome; Humans

2005
Antiretroviral therapy and the human immunodeficiency virus--improved survival but at what cost?
    Diabetes, obesity & metabolism, 2008, Volume: 10, Issue:6

    Topics: Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus,

2008

Trials

5 trials available for metformin and HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

ArticleYear
Metformin increases HDL3-cholesterol and decreases subcutaneous truncal fat in nondiabetic patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
    AIDS patient care and STDs, 2008, Volume: 22, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Body Fat Distribution; Cholesterol, HDL; Female; HIV-Associated Lipodystrop

2008
Differential effects of rosiglitazone and metformin on postprandial lipemia in patients with HIV-lipodystrophy.
    Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, 2011, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Area Under Curve; Biomarkers; Cholesterol; Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy

2011
Effects of metformin or gemfibrozil on the lipodystrophy of HIV-infected patients receiving protease inhibitors.
    Antiviral therapy, 2003, Volume: 8, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Body Constitution; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gemfib

2003
Effects of exercise training and metformin on body composition and cardiovascular indices in HIV-infected patients.
    AIDS (London, England), 2004, Feb-20, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Blood Pressure; Body Composition; Cardiovascular Diseases; Combined Modality Therapy; Exercis

2004
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of metformin for the treatment of HIV lipodystrophy.
    HIV medicine, 2007, Volume: 8, Issue:7

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Adiposity; Adult; Area Under Curve; Female; HIV Infections; HIV-Associated Lipodystr

2007

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

ArticleYear
A 39-year-old man with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
    JAMA, 2008, Sep-03, Volume: 300, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Anti-HIV Agents; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Biocompatible Materials; Body Image;

2008