Note: This study is currently only recruiting patients in the hospital.

If you are interested in being notified if this study begins recruiting from the general population, please use the 'I Am Interested' button below.

Are you HIV Negative and currently taking PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis)?

We are looking for individuals who are currently on PrEP for 3+ years to participate in a Blood Draw Study. You may come in for 4 visits a year, or however often your schedule allows.

Massachusetts General Hospital HIV Medicines Immune System and Disorders HIV and Infections
20 visits over 5 years
Estimated Time Commitment
Any Sex/Gender, 18-years or older
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $300
May Be Offered
Blood draw
May Be Required
 
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This project is not recruiting.

Overview

What we are studying

We are conducting this study to learn more about the effects antiretroviral medications (ARVs) may have on the immune system. 


Why it is important

With the introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or “PrEP," the effects of ARVs on HIV Negative individuals can be compared to those who are infected with HIV. What may be discovered could lead to improved treatment, new prevention strategies, or a cure.


What we hope to accomplish

Principal Investigator

Xu Yu, MD

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Who can participate

1.   18 years of age or older.


2.   Healthy, HIV-negative, and on antiretroviral medications for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Who cannot participate

1.   Pregnant or less than 8 weeks post-partum


2.   Current diagnosis of cancer, anemia or bleeding disorder.


3.   Body weight less than 110 lbs. (50 kg.) 


4.   Subjects with poor venous access.


5.   Currently employed at or affiliated with Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard.

What you may be asked to do

Participants may be asked about their medical history and asked to complete a blood draw for eligibility labs before being officially enrolled in the study. Once enrolled, participants will have the option to continue blood draws once every 3 months, or less frequently per their personal schedule, for up to 5 years. Visits are flexible and participation can be stopped at any time.


Project activities may include:

  • Blood draw

Estimated Time Commitment

20 visits over 5 years

What You May Get

Subjects will be remunerated $15 for each visit.


Participants are eligible to receive a parking sticker to cover the length of their visit.

Location

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street, Boston MA 02114

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Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard
400 Technology Square, Cambridge MA 02139

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Travel

  • Parking reimbursed
  • Parking available
  • Accessible by public transportation

Travel and Parking Details

Visits can take place at the MGH Main Campus or our Clinical Office in Kendal Square (400 Technology Square, Cambridge MA). Subjects receive parking validation for either location.

Additional Information

Project Website

https://ragoninstitute.org/


Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Foundation
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