Plain-English translation of NCT04810858 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how marijuana use affects the brain in people living with HIV. This study will compare four groups—people with HIV who do and don't use marijuana, and people without HIV who do and don't use marijuana—to see how these factors may influence brain health and thinking ability. The goal is to learn whether marijuana changes the way the brain responds to HIV-related inflammation.
People with HIV who use marijuana may experience additional brain-related problems on top of HIV itself, but doctors don't fully understand why or how the two interact. This research aims to identify the specific mechanisms involved so that better treatments and support can be developed.
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You will visit the research site for appointments where you'll complete brain imaging scans (MRI), answer questions about your health and marijuana use, and allow researchers to review your medical records. The study involves no medication or treatment—it's purely observational, meaning researchers are watching and measuring rather than intervening. Your participation helps build understanding of how marijuana and HIV may interact in the brain.
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