Growth hormone tested to flush out hidden HIV

NCT ID NCT03091374

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving recombinant human growth hormone for 48 weeks could reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people already on successful antiretroviral therapy (ART). 22 adults with undetectable viral loads and healthy immune systems took part. The goal was to see if the hormone could help the body control the virus without lifelong medication, but the study primarily measured changes in the size of the viral reservoir.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mcgill University Health Center

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

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