Scientists dig deeper: where does HIV really lurk?

NCT ID NCT00001316

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at where HIV hides in the body by comparing virus levels in blood, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Researchers want to understand how HIV damages the immune system and why it persists even with treatment. About 400 adults with HIV will provide blood and tissue samples, and some may have a second biopsy months later. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health but may guide future therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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