HIV pain puzzle: are natural painkillers to blame?
NCT ID NCT04787848
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether people with HIV have chronic pain because their bodies don't make enough natural painkillers (opioid peptides). Researchers will test pain sensitivity in 200 adults (with and without HIV) using heat, touch, and pressure. The goal is to understand the cause of pain, not to treat it.
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Locations
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Ambulatory Care Center, Florida International University
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33199, United States
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