This study is looking at whether a dietary supplement (probiotic) can help people living with HIV who drink alcohol. Heavy drinking can change the bacteria in your gut, which may increase your risk of heart disease. Researchers want to see if taking a probiotic can improve these gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of heart disease. You may be able to join if you are 18 to 89 years old, have HIV, and speak English. The study will measure changes in your gut bacteria (specifically, the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio) after 6 months to see if the probiotic is working. The current status of this study is unclear, and it plans to enroll 250 people.

Study design

This is an interventional study that plans to enroll 250 participants. It will compare a probiotic dietary supplement to a placebo sachet.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint is measured at 6 months, indicating follow-up for at least this duration.

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