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HivRESTNCT04946994

Relationship of Exercise, Sleep, and Inflammation Markers in People Living With HIV

A study testing HIIT and CME in people with Hiv and Sleep, run by Christine Horvat Davey at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to characterize the effects of two exercise interventions, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and continuous moderate-intensity exercise (CME), on sleep and inflammation in older people living with HIV (PWH). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hiv, Sleep
What is being tested?
HIIT and CME
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
52 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Oct 2021to 1 May 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 50 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • confirmed HIV infection
  • sedentary lifestyle, defined as self-reported physical activity that breaks a sweat <3 days/week, with no regular resistance exercise for 3 months prior to the study
  • on a current, modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) (anti-retroviral regimen)
  • documented HIV-1 RNA <200 copies/mL in the past 12 months
  • willing to engage in a supervised exercise program 3 times/week for 16 weeks
  • poor sleep quality based on self-report survey (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, total score >5)
  • aged ≥ 50 years
  • English speaking

Who cannot join

  • not controlled hypertension-defined as resting systolic blood pressure >150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg; participants who do not meet these criteria at first screening will be re-evaluated, including follow-up evaluation by their primary care provider with initiation or adjustment of anti-hypertensive medications
  • Indicators of unstable ischemic heart disease (e.g., angina) or serious arrhythmias-at rest or during the graded exercise test without negative follow-up evaluation will be cause for exclusion; follow-up evaluation must include diagnostic testing (e.g., thallium stress test) with interpretation by a cardiologist
  • New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure, clinically significant aortic stenosis, uncontrolled angina, or uncontrolled arrhythmia
  • Pulmonary disease-requiring the use of supplemental oxygen at rest or with physical exertion

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • University of Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

  • University if Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98195

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About this study

Official title: Relationship of Formal Exercise Interventions, Sleep, and Inflammation Markers in People Living With HIV

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to characterize the effects of two exercise interventions, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and continuous moderate-intensity exercise (CME), on sleep and inflammation in older people living with HIV (PWH). This study is a sub-study associated with The High Intensity Exercise Study to Attenuate Limitations and Train Habits in Older Adults with HIV (HEALTH-HIV; NCT04550676). The investigators propose the following aims: Aim 1. Compare the effectiveness of HIIT and CME exercise interventions on sleep in older PWH. Aim 2. Quantify inflammation markers associated with sleep quality (self-report surveys) in older PWH at baseline, between (week 8) and after exercise interventions (HIIT and CME) (week 16). The investigators hypothesize HIIT will lead to greater improvement in sleep quality (duration and quality) compared to CME and older PWH who experience poor sleep quality and the CME intervention will have increased inflammation markers compared to older PWH who experience better sleep quality and the HIIT intervention. The intervention is being delivered by research personnel at the University of Washington associated with the HEALTH-HIV study (NCT04550676). Data for this study will only be collected at the University of Washington site of the HEALTH-HIV study.

Read the detailed description

An estimated 50% of people living with HIV (PWH) in the United States are 50 years and older. Although HIV antiretroviral therapy is effective, older PWH are diagnosed with comorbidities at an earlier age, which contributes to poorer health outcomes, including poor sleep quality. Sleep quality is a modifiable behavior in PWH. Higher levels of specific systemic inflammation markers are associated with poor sleep quality in the general population as well as PWH. Less physical activity is also associated with increased inflammation. The collective or interacting impact of low levels of physical activity and inflammation on poor sleep quality may be stronger than either independent factor; therefore, it is vital to examine the potentially causal pathway between physical activity, sleep, and inflammation in order to help mitigate poor sleep quality. HIIT is safe and has higher efficacy in improving health outcomes compared to CME in those with chronic illness (i.e., coronary artery disease, diabetes), yet little is known about the effects of HIIT on sleep in people living with HIV. The primary outcome measures include: change in sleep quality and patterns of sleep from week 0 to 16 of the intervention and change in inflammation markers from week 0 to 8 and week 0 to 16 of the intervention. Our primary sleep quality outcomes will be the sleep fragmentation index, sleep efficiency, and mean sleep duration for sleep quantity. All three will be based on actigraphy. The primary inflammation markers of interest are interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, IL-13, IFN-y, C reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α due to prior association with sleep quality, other inflammation markers, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-8 and IL-12p70 will be exploratory to identify potential pathways of sleep impairments.

Conditions
Hiv, Sleep
Being tested
HIIT, CME
Medical subject headings
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • HIITBehavioural

    The participant will walk/jog for 50 continuous minutes at 55% VO2peak. For resistance exercise, the initial goal will be to complete 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions of 4 exercises at low intensity (50% 1-RM) and then progress to moderate intensity (70-80% 1-RM). Exercise intensity will increase every 4 weeks or when participants can complete more than 8 repetitions with proper form at the prescribed weight.

  • CMEBehavioural

    The participant will walk/jog for 50 continuous minutes at 55% VO2peak. For resistance exercise, the initial goal will be to complete 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions of 4 exercises at low intensity (50% 1-RM) and then progress to moderate intensity (70-80% 1-RM). Exercise intensity will increase every 4 weeks or when participants can complete more than 8 repetitions with proper form at the prescribed weight.

Study groups in NCT04946994
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
High intensity interval trainingExperimentalThe participant will walk/jog for 50 continuous minutes at 55% VO2peak. For resistance exercise, the initial goal will be to complete 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions of 4 exercises at low intensity (50% 1-RM) and then progress to moderate intensity (70-80% 1-RM). Exercise intensity will increase every 4 weeks or when participants can complete more than 8 repetitions with proper form at the prescribed weight.
Receives: Behavioral: HIIT
Continuous moderate intensity exerciseActive comparatorThe participant will walk/jog for 50 continuous minutes at 55% VO2peak. For resistance exercise, the initial goal will be to complete 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions of 4 exercises at low intensity (50% 1-RM) and then progress to moderate intensity (70-80% 1-RM). Exercise intensity will increase every 4 weeks or when participants can complete more than 8 repetitions with proper form at the prescribed weight.
Receives: Behavioral: CME

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Sleep Quality

    Change in sleep quality will be assessed through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The PSQI is a validated, self-report instrument assessing sleep quality. Possible scores range from 0-21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  2. Sleep Fragmentation Index

    Change in sleep fragmentation index will be assessed through wrist actigraphy. Sleep Fragmentation Index is an actigraphy-derived metric generated by the Philips Respironics Actiwatch Spectrum Plus device. It quantifies sleep disruption by combining movement events and brief arousals detected throughout the sleep period. Higher values indicate greater sleep fragmentation (poorer sleep continuity), whereas lower values indicate more consolidated sleep (better sleep continuity).

    The index is calculated using the Actiwatch Spectrum Plus proprietary algorithm, which incorporates the frequency and intensity of movement epochs and wake episodes.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  3. Sleep Efficiency

    Change in sleep efficiency will be assessed through wrist actigraphy. Sleep efficiency reflects the percentage of time spent asleep while in bed and is derived from actigraphy-based sleep/wake scoring.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  4. Mean Sleep Duration

    Change in mean sleep duration will be assessed through wrist actigraphy. Mean sleep duration reflects the average number of minutes spent asleep per night and is derived from actigraphy based sleep/wake scoring.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  5. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-6

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-6.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  6. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-8

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-8.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  7. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-10

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-10.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  8. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-13

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-13.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  9. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-1β

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-1β.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  10. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-2

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-2.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  11. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-4

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-4.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  12. Interleukin Inflammation Markers IL-12p70

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interleukin (IL)-12p70.

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Interferon Gamma Inflammation Marker

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining interferon gamma (IFN-y).

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  2. C-reactive Protein Inflammation Marker

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining C-reactive protein (CRP).

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

  3. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inflammation Marker

    Change in inflammation markers. Specifically examining tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α).

    Measured: 0-16 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Jul 2021
  2. Study start1 Oct 2021
  3. Primary completion1 May 2025
  4. Study completion1 May 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will first be randomized to continuous moderate intensity or high-intensity interval training for 16 weeks.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
52 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04946994
Sponsor's protocol ID
K23NR019744
Acronym
REST
Status last verified
May 2026
First submitted
7 Jun 2021
Last updated
22 Jun 2026
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: A de-identified data set may be shared with investigators upon written request, review and approval by institutional officials, and establishing a data use agreement. Investigators requesting other study documents (protocol, analysis plan, informed consent, code, etc.) should contact the study team.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing HIIT and CME in people with Hiv and Sleep, run by Christine Horvat Davey at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Jun 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Sleep Quality (time frame: 0-16 weeks). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jun 2026.

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