Thailand HIV/AIDS Clinical Unit in Chiang Mai and Bangkok
Thailand HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Unit (THAI CTU)
This program runs studies testing new HIV treatments, prevention methods, and vaccines for people living with or at risk for HIV in Thailand.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chiang Mai University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chiang Mai, Thailand) |
| Project ID | NIH-11238908 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, the team will run studies testing new HIV treatments, prevention approaches, and vaccine candidates at local clinical sites in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The unit is a partnership between Chiang Mai University and the Thai Red Cross and provides the staff, labs, and administrative support needed to run NIH-linked HIV studies. It will enroll people with and without HIV across four clinical research sites and follow participants with clinic visits and sample collection. This award renews and continues the unit's role in supporting multiple NIH HIV clinical research networks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults in Thailand who are living with HIV or at risk of HIV infection and who meet the specific eligibility rules for individual studies.
Not a fit: People who live outside the CTU's clinic areas in Chiang Mai or Bangkok, or who do not meet trial-specific eligibility criteria, are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the unit could increase local access to new HIV treatments, prevention tools, and vaccine trials for people in Thailand.
How similar studies have performed: Previous NIH network efforts have improved HIV treatment and prevention approaches, though HIV vaccine development has had limited success to date.
Where this research is happening
Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Chiang Mai University — Chiang Mai, Thailand (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Supparatpinyo, Khuanchai — Chiang Mai University
- Study coordinator: Supparatpinyo, Khuanchai
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.