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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11177569

This study is looking for people with HIV and those without it to help us learn more about how HIV affects the brain and mental health, by sharing their health information and samples after they pass away, so we can improve treatments for everyone.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11177569 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 HIV-related central nervous system dysfunction, including cognitive and mental health outcomes. By collaborating with various researchers, the project seeks to provide valuable resources for studying the effects of HIV on the brain and advancing treatment options. Patients may contribute to this research by providing consent for their clinical data and biological samples to be used in future studies.

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 their biological specimens.

Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with HIV and are not willing to provide biological specimens may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of cognitive and mental health issues associated with HIV.

How similar studies have performed: 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

New York, 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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