New scan reveals hidden brain inflammation in HIV and opioid users

NCT ID NCT04401917

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study uses a special imaging scan (PET/CT) with a radioactive tracer to measure inflammation in the brain. Researchers will compare brain inflammation patterns among 26 adults with HIV, opioid use disorder, both, or neither. The goal is to understand how these conditions affect the brain, not to provide treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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