Immunology Quality Assessment (HIV)

Immunology Quality Assessment (HIV)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to collect blood donations from those who have HIV to make sure laboratories across the United States and other countries are testing their blood to know and help support the course of HIV and other infectious diseases of the immune system as well as look at possible vaccines.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults who:<ul>
<li>Have HIV</li>
<li>Have a hemoglobin of 12.5 or higher</li>
<li>Are willing to donate a pint of blood</li></ul>

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

If you choose to join this study, you will:<ul>
<li>Have a short pre-screening visit to draw blood for testing purposes</li>
<li>Have your hemoglobin checked to make sure you are not anemic (low iron)</li>
<li>Have your CD4 count measured and to see how much HIV is in your blood</li>
<li>Have a large blood draw of about a pint or blood draw of up to about half a cup</li>
<li>Be involved in this study for several years to come back in to have blood drawn</li></ul>

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Blood Draw for the Immunology Quality Assessment Programs at Duke University Medical Center (QAP)

Principal Investigator

Thomas
Denny

Protocol Number

PRO00008576

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment