HIV+ to HIV+ kidney transplants: a small step forward

NCT ID NCT03408106

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at whether people with HIV can safely donate a kidney to others with HIV. Only 3 participants were enrolled, and the main goal was to track any side effects from the donor surgery. The study also monitored donors for long-term kidney problems and changes in their HIV treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: living donor kidney transplant
What this could lead to: If successful, this could expand the pool of available kidneys for HIV-positive patients, reducing wait times for transplants.
What could go wrong: This was a very small trial with only 3 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are also risks from surgery and potential long-term kidney issues for donors.

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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.

HIV INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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