Investigating Alzheimer's disease in patients with HIV
NATIONAL NEUROHIV TISSUE CONSORTIUM (NNTC) - CLINICAL SITE - Alzheimer's disease
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · NIH-11217625
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's disease and brain issues related to HIV affect each other, and it's for people who have both conditions; by studying tissue samples, researchers hope to find better ways to help improve brain health for these individuals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GALVESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11217625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and HIV-associated neurological disorders. It aims to collect and analyze tissue samples from patients to explore how these conditions interact and affect brain health. By examining these samples, researchers hope to uncover insights that could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals suffering from both Alzheimer's and HIV-related cognitive impairments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who also have a history of HIV infection.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or HIV are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for patients with Alzheimer's disease who are also living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the interplay between neurodegenerative diseases and HIV, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
GALVESTON, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, HIV associated neurological disease, HIV associated neurological disorder