Status:
COMPLETED
Aging & HIV/AIDS Neurocognitive Sequelae and Functional Consequences
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
HIV Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
While the numbers of HIV infected veterans under the age of 50 are declining, the percentage of HIV infected veterans over the age of 50 is increasing with the largest percentage increases in the 50-5...
Detailed Description
Over the past several years the HIV epidemic has changed from a disease primarily of younger, gay/bisexual, Caucasian men to one increasingly affecting people of color, women, and, of specific relevan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- To be enrolled in the study, participants must be between the ages of 18-40 years (younger groups) or \> 50 years (older groups); our goal is to recruit at least 50% of older HIV+ participants who are \> 60 years old.
- Eligible participants must have documented presence or absence of HIV infection (depending on their group assignment), based on serologic testing for HIV antibody (screening ELISA, confirmed by Western blot if positive).
- The documentation of HIV status will be obtained once informed consent has been established.
Exclusion
- CNS infection other than HIV (no opportunistic CNS disease)
- CNS neoplasm, neurosyphilis
- traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes
- current diagnosis of seizure disorder, current psychotic spectrum disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
- history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence within the past year.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
223 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00675766
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
May 4 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West LA
West Los Angeles, California, United States, 90073