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| CNS HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effects Research (CHARTER) | |
| HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative | |
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Igor Grant M.D. |
| Description » | A research study seeking to understand the effects of HIV medications on the body, brain, and central nervous system. This study is especially interested in enrolling individuals with neuropathy and/or lipodystrophy. |
| Criteria » | Seeking to enroll individuals with early or acute HIV infection (i.e., those with documented proof of HIV infection within the last 12 months). |
| Contact Info » | (619) 543-5045 |
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| CSF Dynamics | |
| HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative | |
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Ron Ellis, M.D., Ph.D. |
| Description » | A research study to investigate whether monitoring viral load in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may be a useful guide in antiretroviral therapy. |
| Criteria » | Detectable viral load and starting, changing, or stopping current HIV medications. |
| Contact Info » | (619) 543-5045 |
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| HIV/Bipolar Disorder: Implications for Medication Adherence | |
| HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative | |
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David Moore, Ph.D. |
| Description » | A research study being conducted to learn more about medication adherence among individuals with bipolar disorder and HIV infection |
| Criteria » | Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and currently taking prescribed medication for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder and HIV infection |
| Contact Info » | (619) 543-5045 |
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| HIV & the Brain HIV Neurocognitive Disorders - A Randomized Clinical Trial of CNS-Targeted HART |
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| HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive | |
| Principal Investigator » |
Ron Ellis, M.D., Ph.D. |
| Description » | A research study attempting to learn more about the effects of HIV in the brain and central nervous system and to understand the effects of various treatment options. |
| Criteria » | Experiencing changes in thinking, memory, attention, or concentration since becoming HIV-positive; having friends and family comment on difficulties remembering or understanding what has been said; getting lost in familiar places; or becoming unable to complete basic tasks. Possibly changing HIV medications due to low CD4 cell count and/or high viral load. |
| Contact Info » | (619) 543-5045 |
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| Meth and HCV Effects NeuroAIDS: Effects of Methamphetamine and HCV |
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| HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive or Negative | |
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Igor Grant, M.D. |
| Description » | Research study seeking to understand the effects of past and current Meth use on the brain and central nervous system. Study also seeks to understand the relationship between Meth use, HIV, and HCV infection. Includes a sub-study focusing on HCV treatment. |
| Criteria » | Includes people with methamphetamine dependence within the last 18 months and people who have rarely or never used methamphetamine. People in either group may have had experimental use of other substances. Eligibility for the HCV treatment sub-study includes past Meth dependence and scheduled treatment for HCV at the UCSD Liver Clinic |
| Contact Info » | (619) 543-5045 |
Conference Presentations & Media
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Cris Achim, MD, PhD presents at
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the Joint NIMH Center Seminar Series -
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Several HNRC Investigators present their findings at the NIMH Biotypes of CNS complications in people living with HIV meeting held on October 21-22, 2021.