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

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Status: Completed

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

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT00973466

KEK26/09

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 300 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

300 participants in 1 patient group

HIV-infection

Description:

All HIV-infected patients attending the Clinic for Infectious Diseases at Berne university hospital, having been sexually active during the past 12 months and having given written informed consent