Could an eye exam reveal hidden brain damage in HIV patients?
NCT ID NCT02210130
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study looks at cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) — damage to tiny blood vessels in the brain that can cause memory loss and disability — in people with HIV over age 50. Researchers want to see if CSVD is linked to blood vessel problems in the eyes and kidneys, which could lead to simple screening tests. The study compares HIV patients with and without CSVD using brain scans, eye exams, and kidney tests.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to simple eye or kidney tests to screen for brain small vessel disease in people with HIV.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may only confirm known links without providing new screening tools.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75019, France