NIH study digs into why HIV drugs stop working for some patients
NCT ID NCT01976715
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 26 adults with HIV whose viral load remained high despite taking combination antiretroviral therapy. Participants stayed in the hospital for a week to take their medications under supervision, while researchers monitored their virus levels and provided counseling. The goal was to understand why the virus wasn't controlled and to find better ways to manage these cases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and manage HIV in people whose virus is not controlled by current medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 26 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, so direct benefits are limited.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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