Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment30000 (estimated)
SponsorRural Development Trust Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Battalapalli, Andhra Pradesh)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2009
Main results expectedSeptember 2039
Study endsJanuary 2040
Registry record updatedMarch 29, 2023
Trial IDNCT02454569 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.