Sleepless nights may worsen pain and inflammation in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT04298658
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 171 people with HIV to see if insomnia makes pain worse and increases inflammation. Participants wore sleep trackers, kept sleep diaries, and underwent pain tests. The goal was to understand if poor sleep drives pain and inflammation, which could make insomnia a target for future treatments.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could confirm that treating insomnia helps reduce pain and inflammation in people living with HIV.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may only show a link, not prove that fixing insomnia directly improves pain or inflammation.
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UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States