Massive study seeks genetic clues to protect black HIV patients from organ damage
NCT ID NCT05685810
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 3,000 Black people with HIV in the UK to understand how genes and lifestyle affect their risk for kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers collect health data and blood/urine samples to find genetic markers that predict these conditions. The goal is to improve prevention and care for this high-risk group.
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 lead to better ways to predict and prevent kidney, heart, and diabetes problems in Black people with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a new treatment. It may not find clear genetic links, and results might not apply to all populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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3,029 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Black people with HIV infection who received care at one of 15 HIV clinics in the United Kingdom.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV positive * Black ethnicity (self-identified) * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE5 9RJ, United Kingdom
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