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HIV InfectionsNCT00023582

HIV and Genital Herpes Among High-Risk Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Lima, Peru

An observational study of HIV Infections and Herpes Genitalis, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to provide biomedical and behavioral information that is necessary for planning and starting HIV prevention trials in Lima, Peru. The occurrence of HIV is high among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru, and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HSV-2 (genital herpes)… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
250 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Start not givento not given
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteers may be eligible for the initial screening visit if they are:
  • Men aged 18 years and older who have had sex with another man in the past 12 months.
  • Volunteers may be eligible for enrollment if they:
  • Are able to stay on the study for 12 months;
  • Are willing and able to provide information on how they can be located;
  • Have had high-risk sexual behavior and have tested negative for HIV.

Who cannot join

  • Volunteers will not be eligible if they:
  • Have obvious mental problems that would prevent them from fully understanding and participating in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Rachael McClennen

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

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About this study

Official title: HIV Prevalence, Incidence and HSV-2 Prevalence Among High-Risk MSM in Lima, Peru

The purpose of this study is to provide biomedical and behavioral information that is necessary for planning and starting HIV prevention trials in Lima, Peru.

The occurrence of HIV is high among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru, and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HSV-2 (genital herpes) are very prevalent in HIV-positive and -negative MSM there. Methods to reduce both HIV and STDs are urgently needed among MSM in Peru. The information gained from this study is very important for future HIV prevention and vaccine trials that will take place in Peru.

Read the detailed description

HIV incidence is high among MSM in Lima, Peru, and bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HSV-2 are prevalent in both recently and chronically HIV-infected MSM as well as HIV-uninfected MSM. Bisexual HIV-infected MSM could be an important "bridge" transmitting HIV and other STDs to women. Interventions to reduce both HIV and STDs are urgently needed among MSM in Peru. Given these associations and the high prevalence of STDs among MSM in Lima, prevention of HIV infections is dependent partially on innovative methods to control bacterial and viral STDs among high-risk HIV-uninfected MSM. The data from this prevention preparedness study is critical for future HIV prevention and vaccine trials that will be conducted in Peru.

All MSM are counseled and tested for HIV, HSV-2, and syphilis at the screening visit. [AS PER AMENDMENT 07/23/02: The syphilis test results are provided at screening, whereas the HIV and HSV-2 test results are provided at the enrollment visit.] High-risk HIV-uninfected MSM in Lima, Peru, are enrolled. Men are interviewed about risk behaviors in the past 6 months. Trained counselors provide risk-reduction counseling according to locally accepted standards. Men are followed at 3-month intervals for 1 year to determine the incidence of and risk factors for prevalent and incident HIV and HSV-2, and to evaluate the effectiveness of retention strategies. In the baseline questionnaire, 2 additional modules address sexual networks and willingness to participate in HIV vaccine or prevention trials, including an acyclovir trial. Study data are collected and entered into a local database.

Keywords
Syphilis, Herpes Genitalis, Risk Factors, Incidence, Prevalence, Homosexuality, Male, Informed Consent, Peru, HIV Seronegativity
Medical subject headings
HIV Infections, Herpes Genitalis, Syphilis, Homosexuality, Male

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Sep 2001 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
250 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00023582
Sponsor's protocol ID
HPTN 036
Status last verified
Nov 2006
First submitted
10 Sep 2001
Last updated
8 Aug 2008
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of HIV Infections and Herpes Genitalis, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Aug 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Aug 2008.

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