Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in HIV-infected Patients

Completed

• Conditions: HIV Infections; Neisseria Gonorrhoeae; Chlamydia Trachomatis; Herpes Simplex

• Registration Number: NCT00973466
• Lead Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Brief Summary

There has been an increase in incidence in sexually transmitted infections in HIV infected patients in the last years. In this study the investigators will prospectively evaluate the prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic infections with N. gonorrhea and Ch. trachomatis as well as the seroprevalence of Herpes simplex Type 2 infection in HIV-infected patients attending the clinic for infectious diseases at the Berne University Hospital. In addition, participants will be asked to fill out a questionnaire on sexual behaviour and sexual health.

Study hypothesis: STI prevalence is high in certain risk-groups to justify screening in regular intervals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-05
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-07
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-09
• Primary Completion: 2010-05
• Study Completion: 2010-06
• Status Verified: 2011-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-01-12
• Last Update Posted: 2011-01-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• HIV-infection
• Attending the Clinic for Infectious Diseases from May 09 to November 09
• Sexually active during the last 12 months
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of infection with C.trachomatis, N. gonorrhea and Seroprevalence of HSV 2 infection	6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Clinic for Infectious Diseases, Berne University Hospital; 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland