Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 14 and up

Observing the effects of antiretroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS patients

Official title: Observational Study of Antiretroviral Therapy Cohort in Patients With HIV/AIDS

Run by Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital · NCT04667026 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages14 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15000 (estimated)
SponsorGuangzhou 8th People's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2009
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2030
Study endsMay 31, 2031
Registry record updatedSeptember 14, 2022
Trial IDNCT04667026 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 14 and older who have been diagnosed with HIV and are currently receiving antiretroviral therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are younger than 14 years old will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish a follow-up cohort of patients with HIV/AIDS undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART). Participants will be monitored at various intervals—before treatment and at 1, 2, and 3 months after treatment, as well as every 3 months thereafter—to assess ART efficacy, adverse reactions, and complications. The study will also investigate mortality rates and causes of death among these patients, providing valuable data to enhance ART effectiveness and improve patient quality of life.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved ART strategies and better health outcomes for patients living with HIV/AIDS.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies on ART have shown success in improving treatment protocols and patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients has a history of diagnosis of HIV.
* Receiving antiretroviral therapy.
* Good treatment compliance.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Aged less than 14 years of old.

Where it's running

  • Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Ling-Hua Li, doctor — Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Linghua Li, MD,PhD
  • Email: llheliza@126.com

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.