Collecting and providing clinical data and biological specimens related to HIV
Official title: THE NNTC COLLECTS, STORE, AND PROVIDE CLINICAL DATA AND WELL CHARACTERIZED BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS, INCLUDING POST-MORTEM TISSUE FROM STUDY VOLUNTEERS AND/OR ORGAN DONORS WITH HIV AS WELL AS HIV-NEGATIVE
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11177565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people with HIV and those without it to help us learn more about how HIV can affect the brain and mental health by sharing their health information and biological samples, so we can find better ways to treat these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | August 22, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $298,357 |
| NIH project number | 75N95023C00016-P00002-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11177565 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with HIV as well as HIV-negative individuals willing to contribute their biological specimens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with HIV and are not willing to provide biological specimens may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on gathering and storing clinical data and biological specimens, including post-mortem tissue, from individuals with HIV and those who are HIV-negative. The aim is to enhance understanding of HIV-related central nervous system dysfunction, which can affect cognitive and mental health outcomes. By collaborating with various researchers, the project seeks to provide valuable resources that can aid in the study of HIV's impact on the brain and potential treatments. Patients may contribute to this research by providing consent for their clinical data and biological samples to be used in future studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for cognitive and mental health issues associated with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding HIV-related neurological issues, making this approach a continuation of established scientific inquiry.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gelman, Benjamin — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Gelman, Benjamin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.