Long-term study of HIV patients in rural India
Official title: Vicente Ferrer HIV Cohort Study
Run by Rural Development Trust Hospital · NCT02454569 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how HIV affects people living in rural India over time to see how well different treatments work and to understand the disease better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Rural Development Trust Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Battalapalli, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2009 |
| Main results expected | September 2039 |
| Study ends | January 2040 |
| Registry record updated | March 29, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT02454569 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who are HIV positive and seeking care at Bathalapalli Hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to consent to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Vicente Ferrer HIV Cohort Study is a long-term observational study focusing on HIV-infected patients in a rural area of India. It aims to collect routine clinical data to describe the epidemiology of HIV and its related conditions, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions in a real-world setting. The study gathers comprehensive information on patient demographics, treatment regimens, and health outcomes, contributing to a better understanding of HIV in resource-poor environments. Data has been collected since 2009 at Bathalapalli Hospital, which provides free medical care to individuals living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the management and treatment of HIV in rural settings, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies in similar resource-poor settings have shown success in understanding HIV epidemiology and improving health interventions, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Positive serology for HIV Exclusion Criteria: * Refuse to consent
Where it's running
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RDT Hospital
Battalapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gerardo Alvarez-Uria — Rural Development Trust
- Study coordinator: Gerardo Alvarez-Uria
- Email: hivbtp@gmail.com
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.