Could a Fat-Fighting drug sharpen minds in HIV?

NCT ID NCT02572323

Summary

This study tested whether an existing injectable medication called tesamorelin could improve memory and thinking skills in older adults living with HIV who were experiencing mild cognitive problems. Researchers enrolled 73 participants who also had excess abdominal fat, as this is linked to cognitive issues. The trial used a text-messaging app to help participants stick with their treatment schedule and measured changes in brain function over six months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • HIV Neurobehavioral Research Program (HNRP)

    San Diego, California, 92103, United States

  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • PalmTree

    Palm Springs, California, 92262, United States

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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