Gut fungi linked to lung trouble in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT05502653
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether fungi moving from the gut into the blood can cause inflammation and worsen lung function in people with HIV. Researchers will measure a fungal marker called BDG in blood and urine, and track lung health over three years. The goal is to better understand why some people with HIV develop COPD, a serious lung disease. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial.
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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