Scientists probe HIV's secret hiding spots in uganda
NCT ID NCT02154035
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at HIV that stays hidden in the body even when the virus is under control. Researchers will measure the 'latent HIV reservoir' in 130 Ugandans with HIV and compare it to similar groups in the US. Participants give blood samples and answer health questions. No new treatment is given—the goal is to learn more about how HIV persists.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal why HIV hides in the body and point toward new strategies to control or eliminate the virus.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures the virus and immune response, so it won't directly help participants. Results may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Rakai Health Sciences Program Uganda Virus Research Institute
RECRUITINGKalisizo, Uganda
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