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HIV Infections clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 97 HIV Infections clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 37 countries (most in United States (44), South Africa (8), France (8)). By phase: Phase 1 (9), Phase 1/2 (4), Phase 2 (4), Phase 4 (3). The most active sponsors are ViiV Healthcare (10), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (4), Columbia University (4). There are also 1 NIH-funded research project on HIV Infections, with $2.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 97Clinical trials
- 1NIH research projects
- 37Countries
Newest HIV Infections clinical trials
All recruiting trials (97)
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Camino HIV Prevention and Care Study
This study tests a combined legal and peer-support program to help Latin American adults in DC and the Bay Area improve HIV testing, PrEP use, and care engagement.
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VH4367310 in healthy adults: testing single increasing doses for safety and how it behaves in the body
This study tests a single rising dose of VH4367310, a cabotegravir prodrug, to see how it behaves in the body and how safe and tolerable it is in healthy adults aged 18 to 55.
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Online cohort of sexual and gender minorities testing digital support to boost PrEP and ART use
In Brazil, sexually and gender diverse adults are being followed online to see if weekly WhatsApp reminders help people stick to PrEP or ART.
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Metabolic Liver Disease in People Newly Diagnosed with HIV
This study tests whether HIV-infected adults who are starting ART are more likely to develop MASLD and related liver issues than HIV-negative adults over five years.
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Screen2Prevent: HIV screening for teens and young adults in emergency departments
The study tests three ways of offering HIV screening to people aged 14–24 in emergency departments to see if it helps link them to PrEP or HIV treatment using digital health tools.
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Long-acting LEN/TAB/ZAB vs CAB/RPV in adults with HIV-1 who are virologically suppressed on daily ART
This study tests whether switching to a weekly-plus long-acting injectable regimen of lenacapavir, teropavimab, and zinlirvimab works as well as a two-drug injectable regimen of cabotegravir and rilpivirine for adults with HIV-1 who already have undetectable virus on daily treatment.
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Mass Balance and Oral Bioavailability of a radiolabeled HIV drug
This early-phase study tests how the radiolabeled VH4524184 is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in adults with HIV.
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Improve access to PrEP for underserved communities in Rio de Janeiro
The project will try offering daily oral PrEP plus on-site and digital support to HIV-negative people at higher risk in underserved areas of Rio de Janeiro to see if more people start and stay on PrEP.
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JL18008 added to existing HIV therapy in people who have not rebuilt their CD4 cells
This trial tests whether adding JL18008 to current HIV treatment helps people with HIV who have low CD4 counts despite good viral control.
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Improving HIV treatment and well-being for young men who have sex with men in Ho Chi Minh City
This project will follow 300 young men (ages 18–24) living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City for one year to see which social, mental health, and care factors are linked to staying on ART and keeping the virus suppressed.
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First-in-human test of VH4770359 in healthy adults
This early study will see if VH4770359 is safe and well tolerated in healthy adults and how the body processes it.
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Long-acting HIV PrEP and contraception PK study in AGYW
This study tests how long-acting cabotegravir for PrEP interacts with hormonal contraception in young women.
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Doxycycline to prevent bacterial STIs in sexual and gender minorities in Rio de Janeiro.
This research will try taking doxycycline after sex to see if it lowers the chance of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia for men who have sex with men, transgender women, and travestis in Rio de Janeiro who are living with HIV or using PrEP.
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Lenacapavir (YEZTUGO) as an HIV PrEP option in routine clinical care
This project will see if using lenacapavir (YEZTUGO) as a PrEP option helps people at risk for HIV stay on prevention over one year in U.S. clinics.
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Microbiota Interventions for Accelerated Aging in People with HIV on Alcohol
This study tests whether two safe dietary supplements—Limosilactobacillus reuteri and blueberry extract—can affect immune aging markers in people with HIV who recently used alcohol.
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Bile acid and gut microbiota changes in people with hepatitis D starting bulevirtide
This project will see if starting bulevirtide changes bile acids and gut bacteria in adults with chronic hepatitis D who are already on hepatitis B therapy.
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Comparing clinic-only versus clinic plus community outreach to offer HPV self-collection for cervical screening in women with HIV
This project will test whether adding community health worker outreach to clinic services helps more women living with HIV complete HPV self-collection for cervical screening.
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Continued access for people who benefited from ViiV HIV treatment after parent studies
This study lets people who benefited from a ViiV HIV treatment continue receiving it if they don’t have local access after completing a parent study.
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Dasatinib to Try Lower Hidden HIV in People on ART
We’re testing if the drug dasatinib can help reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people on effective ART.
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Finding missed HIV testing opportunities in general practice
This project will see how often general practice doctors missed chances to offer HIV tests to adults diagnosed with HIV in France between January 1, 2021 and July 30, 2024.
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Cabotegravir for HIV-exposed newborns
This study tests cabotegravir in newborns exposed to HIV to see if a preventive regimen is safe and tolerable.
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WeCare: a lay-delivered program to help MSM in South Africa manage mental health and HIV meds
WeCare tests a lay coach–delivered program to see if it can improve mood and adherence to PrEP or ART among men who have sex with men in Johannesburg.
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Same-day HPV screen-and-treat for women with HIV in La Romana
This project will test whether offering same-day HPV screening and immediate treatment improves detection and treatment completion for Spanish-speaking women living with HIV in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
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Phase 2b testing of oral VH4524184 regimens for adults with untreated HIV‑1
This trial will test whether two doses of a new oral medicine, VH4524184 taken with FTC/TAF, can suppress HIV‑1 as well as the standard DTG/3TC treatment in adults who have never received antiretroviral therapy.
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Switching to a two-drug dolutegravir/lamivudine regimen versus staying on three-drug therapy for people with suppressed HIV
This trial will test whether switching to a two-drug regimen (dolutegravir/lamivudine) keeps viral suppression and reduces metabolic and tolerability problems in adults with HIV who are already virologically suppressed on three-drug therapy.
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Mail-delivered mouth rinse and saliva kits for HPV testing in people with HIV
This project tests whether people living with HIV can collect mouth rinse and saliva samples at home, mail them in, and get HPV test results that match clinic-collected samples.
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Comparing two strategies to increase HIV self-testing among social networks of PrEP clients
This study is testing two ways to help people connected to PrEP clients get more HIV self-testing kits to see which method works better.
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Tail-PrEP: Safe, guided stopping of long-acting PrEP with coaching and monitoring
This study tests whether monthly HIV prevention coaching and drug-level monitoring can help people stop long-acting cabotegravir or switch to safer options without increasing HIV risk.
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See if PrEP for WINGS helps with starting and sticking to PrEP among women in community supervision programs
This study tests PrEP for WINGS plus PrEP compared with PrEP alone to see if it increases PrEP initiation and adherence among cisgender women in CSPs who use alcohol hazardously and may face IPV and HIV risk.
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Reducing alcohol use and improving HIV treatment for men in fishing communities
This study is testing a new program to help men with HIV in fishing communities cut down on drinking and stick to their HIV treatment to improve their health.
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Evaluating a tailored healthcare delivery model for people living with HIV and other health conditions
This study is testing a new way to deliver healthcare for people living with HIV who also have other health issues to see if it helps them get better care.
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Assessing the safety and pharmacokinetics of VH4011499 in healthy adults
This study is testing a new drug called VH4011499 to see if it's safe and how it works in healthy adults aged 18 to 55.
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Examining drug interactions in older adults living with HIV
This study looks at how different medications interact in older adults with HIV to see if we can improve their treatment plans.
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Hiltonol‑adjuvanted CD40.HIVRI.Env (VRIPRO) vaccine in adults who completed HVTN 706
This will test whether three doses of a vaccine candidate (CD40.HIVRI.Env with Hiltonol) are safe and boost immune responses in healthy adults who previously took part in HVTN 706.
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SER Familia: A family program to reduce acculturative stress and build resilience in Latino immigrant families.
This program tests whether a six-session, community health worker–delivered family intervention can lower acculturative stress and reduce risks for substance use, intimate partner violence, HIV, depression, and anxiety among first-generation Latino immigrant parents and their 12–17-year-old children.
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Tracking vaccine responses in older adults living with HIV
This study is testing how well a pneumonia vaccine works over time in older adults living with HIV compared to younger people, to see if age and HIV affect their immune response.
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Peer support to improve HIV treatment adherence in high-risk populations
This study is testing whether a peer support program can help Black individuals who use substances and are living with or at high risk for HIV stick to their long-acting injectable treatments better than standard care.
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Combining immune-enhancing antibodies and vaccines to control HIV after early infection
This test will see if giving long-acting HIV antibodies together with therapeutic vaccines helps people who began ART during acute HIV infection control viral levels after a planned treatment interruption.
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Developing new agents to activate hidden HIV cells
This study is testing new treatments that aim to wake up hidden HIV cells in people on antiretroviral therapy to see if it helps the immune system get rid of the virus for good.
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Using a mobile app to help young people with HIV achieve viral suppression
This study tests if a mobile app can help young people with HIV better manage their health and achieve lower virus levels.
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Using male peer networks to improve HIV prevention engagement
This study is testing whether using male friends to share HIV self-testing kits can help men in Eastern Zimbabwe get better access to HIV prevention services like PrEP.
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Comparing two treatments for cervical cancer risk reduction in women living with HIV in Mozambique
This study is testing two different treatments for pre-cancerous cervical lesions in women living with HIV in Mozambique to see which one works better in getting rid of high-risk HPV.
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Testing a new long-acting treatment for HIV
This study is testing a new long-acting injection for HIV to see if it's safe and how well it works in healthy adults.
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Motivational interviewing for male couples to reduce drug use and HIV risk
This study is testing whether a special conversation technique for male couples can help reduce drug use and lower the risk of HIV.
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Empowering Black male caregivers to support Black girls' sexual health
This study tests a new program that helps Black male caregivers support Black girls in staying healthy and safe from STIs and sexual violence.
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Understanding the health changes in HIV patients over time
This study looks at how the health of older adults with HIV changes over time to see how it affects their immune system and the risk of other health problems.
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Long-acting HIV prevention integrated with sexual and reproductive health services
This study is testing if offering different long-acting HIV prevention options, like injections and vaginal rings, along with regular health services can help young people in rural South Africa stay safe from HIV.
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Text messaging program for HIV prevention in young men who have sex with men
This study is testing if a text messaging program can help young men who have sex with men, aged 13-20, prevent HIV by sending them specific health messages.
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Improving HIV prevention for pregnant women in Zimbabwe
This study is trying to improve how pregnant women in Zimbabwe can use a medicine to prevent HIV by addressing the challenges they face and getting feedback from them and their healthcare providers.
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Peer support program to improve health for women living with HIV
This study tests a program that combines therapy, exercise, and support from peers to help women living with HIV stick to their medications and improve their overall health.
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Evaluating community delivery of HIV treatment for newly diagnosed individuals
This study is testing if providing HIV treatment in community settings can help newly diagnosed individuals in Uganda stick to their care and achieve better health outcomes.
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Syringe-service telemedicine plus social-network HIV prevention program
This program will test whether training people who inject drugs to recruit and educate their peers through syringe service telemedicine and social networks increases HIV testing and use of prevention and treatment services in Maryland.
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Understanding how HIV treatment affects gut bacteria
This study is trying to see how different HIV treatments affect gut bacteria in people living with HIV by looking at their stool samples before and after they change medications.
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Text messaging program to reduce HIV risk among dental patients
This study tests whether sending text messages about HIV prevention can help dental patients who are at risk for HIV stay safer.
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Improving HIV prevention and substance use in homeless youth
This study is testing a new program called MY-RIDE to see if it can help homeless youth reduce substance use and improve their HIV prevention efforts.
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High-intensity exercise to improve cognitive function in older adults with HIV
This study tests whether high-intensity exercise can help older adults with HIV think better and stick to their workout routines compared to regular moderate exercise.
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Reducing alcohol use in PrEP users through SBIRT intervention
This study is testing if a program that helps people cut down on drinking can improve the health of those using PrEP for HIV prevention and help them stick to their medication.
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Improving HIV Screening and Prevention for Adolescents in Emergency Departments
This study is trying out a new way to offer HIV testing and prevention services to teens aged 15-21 in emergency rooms to help keep them safe from HIV.
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Study of gut and vaginal microbiota in women living with HIV
This study looks at how the balance of bacteria in the vagina affects the risk of HPV infection and cervical issues in women living with HIV in China.
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Support from traditional healers to improve HIV care in rural Uganda
This study tests whether training traditional healers to provide support and counseling can help people with HIV in rural Uganda stick to their treatment and improve their health.
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One-stop PrEP care model for HIV prevention in Kenya
This study tests a new way to deliver PrEP services in public health facilities in Kenya to see if it helps more people start and stay on PrEP for HIV prevention.
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Telehealth approach for HIV and harm prevention
This study tests if using telehealth services can help people at risk for HIV get the medications and support they need to prevent HIV, treat hepatitis C, and manage substance use.
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Understanding chronic kidney disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study is trying to understand how common chronic kidney disease is in Sub-Saharan Africa and what factors might be causing it by looking at the health and lifestyle of adults in the Bagamoyo district.
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Team-based intervention for HIV care in hospitals
This study tests if a team-based support program can help newly diagnosed HIV patients get the care they need while in the hospital and reduce their chances of coming back to the hospital.
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Exploring HIV risk in vulnerable youth with digital health intervention
This study is trying to see how a digital health program can help young sexual and gender minorities reduce their risk of HIV and understand the factors that affect their prevention choices.
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Improving smoking cessation and HIV/TB treatment outcomes in South Africa
This study is testing a new program to help people living with HIV and tuberculosis in Cape Town quit smoking to improve their overall health and treatment results.
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MARVIN Chatbots for Health Information
This study is testing a new chatbot designed to provide helpful health information for people with different health conditions, like breast cancer and pediatric emergencies, to see how well it works for them.
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Evaluating a new HIV treatment for children
This study is testing a new combination HIV treatment for children aged 6 to under 12 who are already managing their virus well, to see if it is safe and effective for them.
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Observational study of HIV-positive individuals receiving long-acting antiretroviral therapy
This study is looking at how well long-acting HIV medications work for people living with HIV and how they affect their overall health and quality of life over 48 weeks.
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Comparing different support methods for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV in South Africa
This study is testing four different ways to help adults with drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV stick to their treatment plans to see which method works best.
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Improving HIV testing and care for men using U=U messaging
This study is testing if using U=U messaging can help more men in South Africa get tested for HIV, start treatment, and stay healthy.
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Using a mobile app to reduce risky alcohol use and HIV risk
This study is testing a mobile app that sends real-time messages to help people reduce risky drinking and lower their chances of HIV by encouraging safer choices when they visit certain locations.
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Lowering cholesterol and inflammation in HIV patients using Bempedoic acid
This study is testing if a medication called Bempedoic acid can lower cholesterol and inflammation in people over 40 with HIV who have heart disease or are at risk for it.
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Investigating a new long-acting HIV treatment in healthy adults
This study is testing a new long-acting HIV treatment in healthy adults to see how safe it is and what the best dose might be for future use.
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Evaluating management strategies for HIV treatment failure in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study is testing different treatment options for people with HIV in Uganda and South Africa who aren't responding well to their current medication, to see which approach helps them lower their viral load the best.
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Observing HIV infection risks among high-risk individuals in Vienna
This study looks at the risk factors for new HIV infections among HIV-negative men who have sex with men and transgender individuals in Vienna to better understand how the virus spreads in these groups.
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Peer-driven intervention to prevent HIV, HCV, and drug overdoses among people who inject drugs
This study is testing whether getting support and education from peers can help people who inject drugs reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, and overdoses.
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Changes in HIV reservoir, inflammation, and gut microbiome after switching to long-acting injectable versus staying on oral integrase-based therapy
This project will try to see if switching people living with HIV who are virologically suppressed to long-acting injectable therapy changes their immune activation, HIV reservoir, or gut microbiome compared with those who remain on oral integrase-based regimens.
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Using probiotics to reduce heart disease risk in people with HIV who drink heavily
This study is testing if a probiotic pill can help improve gut health and lower heart disease risk in people with HIV who drink heavily.
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Investigating the HIV Infected Reservoir to Find a Cure
This study is trying to find ways to cure HIV by looking at the hidden virus in the blood of different groups of people living with HIV.
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Observational cohort study of HIV and other infections
This study is looking to see how many new HIV infections happen among people aged 14-55 who are at risk, while also checking for other STIs and helping those diagnosed with HIV get the right treatment.
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Exploring gut microbiota and frailty in older people living with HIV
This study looks at how changes in gut bacteria might affect older adults with HIV in terms of frailty and other health issues over five years.
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Long-acting injectable treatment for HIV in young women
This study is testing a long-acting injectable treatment for HIV in young women to see if it works better than standard pills and helps improve their health and prevent unintended pregnancies.
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Text messaging versus a smartphone app to help people take PrEP
This project will see if weekly text messages or a smartphone app better help cisgender and transgender men who have sex with men and transgender women take daily PrEP as prescribed.
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Observing the effects of antiretroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS patients
This study is trying to see how well antiretroviral therapy works for people with HIV/AIDS and what side effects they might experience over time.
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Determining the optimal number of counseling sessions to improve HIV treatment adherence
This project will test how many behavioral counseling sessions help people with HIV who are not reliably taking ART to improve and maintain medication adherence and viral suppression.
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Dual combination therapy for HIV-1 infected patients
This study tests if a new combination of two HIV medications can help people who have their virus under control feel better and avoid side effects from their current treatment.
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Effects of exercise on cardiovascular responses in people living with HIV/AIDS
This study is testing whether regular exercise can improve heart and blood pressure responses in people living with HIV/AIDS who have trouble exercising.
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Investigating Autophagy in HIV-Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy
This study is testing how well certain immune cells work in people with HIV who are on treatment, compared to healthy individuals, to see if problems with a process called autophagy are linked to ongoing inflammation.
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Understanding muscle fatigue in older individuals with and without HIV
This study is trying to see how muscle problems affect exercise fatigue in older adults with and without HIV.
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Examining frailty in older individuals living with HIV
This study looks at how frailty affects older people living with HIV in Hong Kong to see how it relates to their health, quality of life, and risk of dying over ten years.
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Evaluating the Yellow Fever Vaccine in People with HIV
This study is testing how well the Yellow Fever vaccine works and how safe it is for people with HIV compared to those without HIV.
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Understanding how HIV medications work in pregnant women
This study is testing how HIV medications work in pregnant women during the third trimester to see if we can improve their treatment.
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Understanding early HIV infections in Zurich
This study looks at how early HIV infections affect people's health and how starting treatment right away can change the course of the disease for those newly diagnosed in Zurich.
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Long-term follow-up of HIV-infected patients
This study looks at how well different HIV treatments work and their long-term effects on the health and quality of life of people living with HIV.
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Registry to monitor the effects of antiretroviral drugs during pregnancy
This study is trying to see if certain HIV medications taken during pregnancy can cause any serious problems for the baby.
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Observational study of HIV-1 infected individuals and their responses to treatment
This study is looking at how HIV-1 affects people and how they respond to treatment by collecting health information and samples from volunteers to learn more about the virus and drug resistance.
NIH-funded research (1)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Investigating treatments and prevention strategies for HIV in children and adolescents
This study is looking for better ways to treat HIV and its effects in babies, kids, teens, and pregnant women, so they can live healthier lives, especially by preventing the virus from passing from mothers to their children.
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Quick answers
How many HIV Infections clinical trials are recruiting right now?
97, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 37 countries. The most sites are in United States (44 trials), South Africa (8 trials), France (8 trials), Uganda (6 trials), Brazil (5 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 9, Phase 1/2: 4, Phase 2: 4, Phase 4: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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