The Prevalence of Neurocognitive Disorder in a Primary Care-based HIV Cohort Compared to a HIV-negative Control Cohort - — CNS HAND  

HIV-1-Associated Cognitive Motor Complex Clinical Trial

Official title: The CNS HAND Study: The Prevalence of Neurocognitive Disorder in a Primary Care-based HIV Cohort Compared to a HIV-negative Control Cohort

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine the prevalence of HIV associated Neurological Disorder (HAND) in a population of HIV positive patients within a primary care setting compared with the HIV negative population. The investigators aim is to assess the use of optimal screening methods to assess HAND. For this the investigators will be comparing the performance of a group of persons who are HIV positive and a group of persons who are HIV negative to test their memory and concentration abilities over-time.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• AIDS Dementia Complex
• HIV-1-Associated Cognitive Motor Complex

• NCT number: NCT01434563
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Holdsworth House Medical Practice
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 2011
• Completion date: October 2012