Plain-English translation of NCT02454569 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term research study that follows people living with HIV who receive care at a hospital in rural India. Researchers collect information about patients' medical care, laboratory tests, infections, and life circumstances to understand how HIV progresses and how well current treatments work in this community.
The Andhra Pradesh region in India has one of the highest numbers of people living with HIV, yet there is limited information about how the disease affects people in rural areas with limited resources. This study will help doctors understand what factors affect survival, which infections are most common, and how well current HIV medicines work in these communities.
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If you join this study, you will receive your regular HIV care and treatment at the hospital. Researchers will collect information from your medical visits, blood tests, and medical records over time—some patients may participate for several years. You do not need to do anything extra; the study simply tracks the care you already receive and follows how you are doing health-wise.
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India
Enrollment target
~30,000 participants
Started
September 2009
Primary completion
September 2039
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2023.
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Central contact
Gerardo Alvarez-Uria
Rural Development Trust
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