Scientists dig into lymph nodes to uncover HIV's secret hiding places
NCT ID NCT01202305
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study takes small samples of lymph nodes from people with HIV to learn how the virus persists even with effective medication. Researchers want to measure how much HIV remains in these tissues and how much damage has occurred. The goal is to better understand why HIV is so hard to fully eliminate from the body.
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 could help researchers understand why HIV remains in the body despite treatment, potentially pointing toward new strategies to eliminate it.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are not expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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San Francisco General Hospital
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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