HIV cure hunt: patients stop meds to see if virus returns

NCT ID NCT02437526

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov โ†—

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study checks if some people with HIV might be cured. Ten patients who have had undetectable HIV for at least 6 months will stop their antiretroviral therapy under close medical supervision. Doctors will watch for the virus to come back. The goal is to see if the infection is truly gone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States