Heart scarring in HIV: researchers probe substance use link
NCT ID NCT07461350
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This observational study will use cardiac MRI to examine how stimulant and polysubstance use affects heart scarring and inflammation in 400 people with and without HIV. Participants will have one study visit for a detailed heart scan. The goal is to better understand the combined impact of HIV and substance use on heart health.
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 reveal how substance use harms the heart in people with HIV, pointing toward better monitoring or prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any therapy, and results may not lead to direct changes in care.
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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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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Bronx, New York, 10462, United States
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Emory University, School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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