What is the Link Study?
The Link Study was conducted by the University of Washington for HIV-negative men who have herpes and who have sex with other men. In the Seattle area, 270 men participated in this study. This study looked at the connection of genital herpes (HSV-2) and HIV acquisition. Research studies have shown that people with HSV-2 are twice as likely to contact HIV.

The HPTU staff would like to thank all of the volunteers for their participation and commitment to the HPTN 039 clinical study.  Though the results are not what we had hoped for, we are proud of the many achievements of the HPTN 039 study.  Study volunteers are the true heroes in trying to find new HIV prevention tools and in advancing prevention science and medicine. We truly appreciate your willingness to participate in this important public health endeavor. For more information about the study, click on the following: Background External Q & A UW Press Release

How can I get more information?
If you have further questions about this or any of our research studies, feel free to contact us by phone at (206) 520-3800 or via e-mail at hptu@u.washington.edu. [Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed for information provided via e-mail. People visiting websites from public or work machines may be leaving traces of their visits on those machines.]

Thank You
to all of our
Link Study
Volunteers!

 
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