The SwissPrEPared Study

University of Zurich (UZH)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; NETWORK

Identifiers

NCT03893188

BASEC-Nr.2018-02015

Details and patient eligibility

About

Nested within the SwissPrEPared Program, the "SwissPrEPared Study" - a large, multicentric, nation-wide cohort study - aims to longitudinally follow individuals asking for PrEP prescription over a period of 3 years.

Full description

The main aims of the study will be:

1. To obtain epidemiological data on individuals asking for PrEP in Switzerland. We are particularly interested in:

   • Determining the extent of PrEP use in Switzerland;
   • Assessing and monitoring the occurrence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this particular population.

2. To assess sexual health and sexual well-being in individuals asking for PrEP using a questionnaire specifically designed for the SwissPrEPared program.

Enrollment: 3,000 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 16 to 120 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participation in the SwissPrEPared program
• Aged ≥16 years
• HIV negative

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals unable to follow program procedures (e.g. language barriers, mental or psychiatric disorders)

Trial design

3,000 participants in 1 patient group

People asking for PrEP

Description:

All individuals aged \>18 years asking for PrEP prescription at one of the participating centers will be asked to participate to the SwissPrEPared Study(consecutive ongoing recruitment). Only HIV negative individuals will be deemed eligible.