Cannabis and HIV: brain health under the microscope
NCT ID NCT05430490
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how regular cannabis use affects brain health and thinking skills in people with HIV and those without. Researchers used brain scans, blood and spinal fluid tests, and thinking tasks to compare 276 participants. The goal was to understand the combined effects of HIV and cannabis on the brain, which could help guide future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward ways to protect brain health in people with HIV who use cannabis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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Rutgers University
Newark, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States