The SeroPrEP study is being done to better understand the reasons why some people acquire HIV while taking PrEP. Our goal is to find out if infections occur because of not having enough PrEP medication in the body, because of exposure to a virus resistant to PrEP, or other reasons.
WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION IN THE STUDY ENTAIL?
If you decide to participate, study staff will work with you and your provider over the next year. We will ask you to complete the following activities at each study visit:
Sample Collection
The first time we will ask for about 6 Tablespoons of blood. At follow-up visits we will ask for about 3 Tablespoons of blood.
About 3ml of urine
About 100 strands of hair from the back of your head where it is less visible. This is about the same amount as people lose in a typical day.
Behavioral Questionnaire
Our study staff will assist you in completing the behavioral questionnaire remotely (over Zoom or by phone). The first time it will take up to 1 hour. For follow-up visits it will take about 30-45 minutes.
WILL I BE COMPENSATED FOR MY TIME?
Participants will receive a $50 gift card for each study visit once samples and questionnaires have been received.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE?
To be considered eligible for the study you must meet the following criteria:
- Age 18 years or above
- One or more HIV tests suggesting that HIV-1 infection has occurred. Such tests may include RNA tests, antigen tests, or antibody tests.
- Use or receipt of
CAB-LA (Apretude) in the last 18 months
OR
Oral PrEP (Descovy or Truvada) in the last 3 months
READY TO ENROLL?
Please click here Enroll