HIV Prevention Research Unit
HPTN
055: HIV Prevention Preparedness Study
Principle Investigator: Dr Gita Ramjee
Project Leader: Dr Roshini Govinden
Sites: R K Khan Hospital, Chatsworth, Durban MRC Hlabisa,
Kwazulu-Natal
HPTN 055 research
team, R K Khan Clinic, Chatsworth |
Pelvic examination
room, HPTN 055, R K Khan Clinic, Chatsworth |
HPHPTN 055 research
team, Hlabisa |
R K Khan Clinic,
Chatsworth Durban. HPTN 055 trial site |
Primary Objective
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To estimate rates
of HIV seroincidence among women targeted for inclusion in HPTN 035. |
Secondary Objectives
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To develop and describe
the accrual process and estimate rates of accrual into a standardized
HIV-related research study among women targeted for inclusion in HPTN
035. |
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To estimate rates
of retention in a standardized HIV-related research study among women
targeted for inclusion in HPTN 035. |
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To describe the demographic
characteristics and HIV risk behaviors of women targeted for inclusion
in HPTN 035. |
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To estimate incidence
rates of the following among women targeted for inclusion in HPTN 035: |
- Genital lesions
involving epithelial disruption
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- Other genital
signs and symptoms
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- Herpes simplex
virus 2 infection
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