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Real-world Cohort Study of Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients With Opportunistic Infections

8,000 participantsStarted 2026-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study stratified and compared the differences in virological efficacy and sustained viral suppression status between HIV-infected patients with and without opportunistic infections, providing a basis for optimizing antiretroviral therapy for opportunistic infections and a data foundation for establishing predictive models.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * For the opportunistic infection treatment group: Inclusion criteria: a) Age ≥ 18 years, diagnosed with HIV-1 infection; b) Clinically diagnosed with one of the following opportunistic infections and initiating anti-infective therapy: PCP, tuberculosis, NTM infection, CMV infection, herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus infection, toxoplasmosis encephalopathy, oral fungal infection, cryptococcal meningitis, Marneffei basket disease, PML; c) Intending to initiate ART therapy or currently receiving ART therapy; d) The individual (or their legal representative) voluntarily signs a written informed consent form. * For the non-opportunistic infection group: a) Age ≥ 18 years, diagnosed with HIV-1 infection; b) Intending to start ART treatment or currently receiving ART treatment; c) The individual (or legal representative) voluntarily signs a written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * For the opportunistic infection treatment group: Exclusion criteria: a) Individuals suffering from major neurological or psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, or severe depression; b) Individuals with a history of drug use or recent history of alcohol or drug dependence; c) Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation by researchers, such as those in the acute phase of severe cardiovascular disease; d) Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation by other researchers; e) Individuals whose long-term follow-up requirements and frequency…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Virological suppression rate (HIV RNA < 50 copies/mL)

Timeframe: At each scheduled treatment duration point（6 months, 12 months, 24 months and etcs）

CD4+ T cell count

Timeframe: At each scheduled treatment duration point（6 months, 12 months, 24 months and etcs）

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07526363

SponsorShanghai Public Health Clinical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-31

Contact for this trial

Prof.Yinzhong Shen

+86 18916113951 shenyinzhong@shphc.org.cn

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