Perspective Memory and Executive Functions in HIV+ Patients

The primary goal of this observational study is to evaluate prospective memory in HIV+ patients compared to healthy subjects. The secondary goal is to examine the relationship between prospective memory and Hot Cognition (mechanical cognitive abilities) and Cold Cognition (cognitive abilities supported by emotion and social perception). The main questions it aims to answer are:Do HIV+ patients have more impaired prospective memory than healthy subjects?Is there a greater influence of Hot Cognition on prospective memory than Cold Cognition? Participants will undergo a battery of neuropsychological tests: Memory for Intentions Screening Test (MIST), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Interpersonal Reactivity Index and Modified Five Point Test.

Inclusion Criteria HIV+:consent to participate in the studydiagnosis of HIVCurrent antiretroviral therapyage >18 yearsnative Italian speakerExclusion Criteria HIV+:age <18 yearspresence of major psychiatric disorders within the past 6 monthsadditional neurological conditions that may impair the performance of the tests (Alzheimer's disease, Outcomes of head-brain trauma, cerebrovascular episodes)Alcohol and drug addiction within the past 6 monthsAdditional medical conditions that may impair neurocognitive profile and functional abilities (cerebrovascular damage, cardiac problems with functional impairment, severe liver disease)Inclusion Criteria HIV- :consent to participate in the studyAbsence of HIV infection (HIV-RNA negative)age >18 yearsnative speaker of ItalianExclusion Criteria HIV+ :age <18 yearspresence of major psychiatric disorders within the past 6 monthsadditional neurological conditions that may impair the performance of the tests (Alzheimer's disease, Outcomes of head-brain trauma, cerebrovascular episodes)Alcohol and drug addiction within the past 6 monthsadditional medical conditions that may impair neurocognitive profile and functional abilities (cerebrovascular damage, heart problems with functional impairment, severe liver disease).