Opportunity Details

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Faculty Information
	Kristy Hendricks
	kristy.hendricks@tufts.edu
	Clinical Associate Professor
	P: (617) 636-4076
	F: (617) 636-3810
Address:
	150 Harrison ave Jaharis room 262
	Boston, MA 02111

Opportunity:

Dietary intervention to treat elevated triglycerides in individuals living with HIV infection.

Summary:

This is a dietary intervention study the goal os which is to improve serum lipid levels, and insulin resistance in individuals who are HIV positive and have these abnormalities. The nutrition intervention consists of a high omega-3 fatty acid and fiber intake, and low glycemic index diet. Subjects come to the General Clinical Research Center at lunch time for the first 3 weeks of the study for their meals. For the following 10 weeks they come in weekly for education and specific foods. At 6 months there is a final assessment of diet and laboratory variables.

Contact Via:

E-mail

What is the timeframe for this research opportunity?

Weekdays. The study is ongoing for the next 3 years.

Prerequisities for students?

Willing to handle food. Willing to work with patients.

Responsibilities for students?

Assist with serving (already prepared) meals. If interested, learn nutrition assessment techniques.

Area(s) of Research:

nutrition

HIV infection