Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:31 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:31 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00959166
Brief Summary:
This study plans to evaluate what happens to the brain in patients with HIV and early hepatitis C. The investigators will be comparing 3 groups of individuals:
* Group 1: Individuals with HIV infection and acute (early) hepatitis C infection
* Group 2: Individuals with HIV infection
* Group 3: Healthy volunteers
Detailed Description:
Subtle changes to the brain, which doctors find difficult to detect through conversation or examination, may occur in patients with HIV and/or hepatitis C infection. It is not currently known whether the brain is affected in early (or acute) hepatitis C.
Individuals wishing to take part will complete a series of tests assessing different aspects of their brain including:
* 2 brain scans using different technology:
* Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan with spectroscopy
* CT PET brain scan
* A computer game test which measures brain function
* 2 short questionnaires
Results of these tests will be analyzed and compared between 3 groups.
Study:
NCT00959166
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00959166