Collecting and providing clinical data and biological specimens related to HIV

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

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-11177566

This study is looking to collect health information and samples from people with HIV and those without it to better understand how HIV impacts the brain and mental health, with the hope of helping to create new treatments and cures for related issues.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-11177566 on NIH RePORTER

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. It aims to enhance understanding of how HIV affects the central nervous system, particularly in terms of cognitive and mental health outcomes. By collaborating with various researchers, the project seeks to provide valuable resources that can aid in the development of new treatments and potential cures for HIV-related conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with HIV as well as HIV-negative individuals willing to contribute biological specimens.

Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with HIV and do not have any related neurological or cognitive disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for individuals affected by HIV-related cognitive and neurological disorders.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding HIV's impact on the central nervous system, making this approach a continuation of established scientific inquiry.

Where this research is happening

La Jolla, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome VirusAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome VirusFunctional disorder
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