Brain scans reveal hidden HIV damage in treated patients

NCT ID NCT05586581

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how HIV may still harm the brain even when the virus is controlled with medication. Researchers will use special PET and MRI scans to measure brain cell connections and inflammation in 70 people with HIV and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand why some people with HIV develop thinking or memory problems, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Yale School of Medicne, Neuro ID Research Program

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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