| Studies for HIV Positive Volunteers
These studies are critical in the development of an HIV vaccine. They are observational, therefore volunteers will not be given any vaccines or medications.
The purpose of these observational studies is to learn more about the immune system in persons who are HIV-infected but have not progressed to AIDS. The following studies are open to volunteers who are:
- HIV positive and at least 18 years of age
- Male, Female, or Transgendered
- Not currently on anti-retroviral therapy
- Willing to have periodic blood draws
- Meet one of the following criteria:
Non-Progressor
Study
- HIV positive for at least 12 years
- Never been on HIV medications (some exceptions allowed)
- T cell counts at or above 500
- Any viral load is OK
Controller
Study
- HIV positive for at least one year
- T cell counts at or above 200
- Never been on HIV medications (some exceptions allowed)
- Viral load at or less than 2000 copies/mL
Natural Progressor
Study
- Viral load at or above 10,000 copies/mL
- CD4 count at or above 200
Visits will involve routine collection of blood for lab tests (including CD4 and viral load) at no cost. Lab results are shared with volunteers and, if requested, their primary care providers. Study clinicians will discuss antiretroviral treatment, as appropriate, but treatment decisions will remain between the volunteer and their primary care provider.
All study and personal records are confidential. Download a flyer and share the information.
For more information about these studies, please call 206.667.2305 or email us at info@seattlevaccines.org |
