CompletedNot Applicable

An Observational Study of Distress, Immune Function, and Pain in HIV.

South Africa107 participantsStarted 2021-02-11

Plain-language summary

This case-control study focuses on pain in HIV, which is common despite antiretroviral therapy and compromises quality of life, mental health and daily functioning. Specifically, it will investigate the relationships between psychosocial distress, inflammation and pain in HIV.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV-positive with viral suppression * report either persistent pain or no pain at enrolment Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * acute psychiatric condition requiring urgent care * cognitive impairment preventing full participation

What they're measuring

Hopkins Symptom Checklist 25-item questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline

Provoked inflammatory response

Timeframe: Baseline

Brief Pain Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04757987

SponsorUniversity of Cape Town

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-11-24

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