The Herpes Prevalence Study is being conducted by the University of Washington for
HIV-negative men who have sex with other men. In the Seattle area, 295 men will be
recruited to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to learn
about:
- the percentage of gay and bisexual men who have the genital herpes virus in
their blood.
- In the group of men who have the genital herpes virus, the number of men who
would like to participate in a future research study designed to see if taking
acyclovir twice a day to suppress the genital herpes virus will decrease the chances
of becoming infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
What does the study involve?
This study consists of two visits to the clinic site. At the first visit, we will
ask participants some eligibility questions and if they are eligible, we will draw
one tube of blood to test for the virus that causes herpes. If participants have
not been tested for HIV in the past six months, we also test that same tube of blood
for an HIV-antibody test. This visit will take approximately 15 minutes.
At the second
visit, about two weeks later, we will provide participants with their results and
may ask a few questions such as "have you ever had sores or blisters on your penis?"
The second visit will take approximately one half hour. Participants will be
compensated for their time.
Who can participate in this study?
We are looking for healthy, HIV-negative men who have sex with men between
the
ages of 18-60 to volunteer.
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.
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Thank You
to all of our
Herpes Prevalence Study
Volunteers!
