Platform for HIV prevention, management, and cure research in Germany
Official title: Translational Research Platform of the TTU HIV of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
Run by University Hospital of Cologne · NCT02149004 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve HIV prevention and treatment in Germany by bringing together researchers to find better ways to help people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital of Cologne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2015 |
| Main results expected | January 2035 |
| Study ends | January 2035 |
| Registry record updated | October 27, 2017 |
| Trial ID | NCT02149004 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are HIV negative or do not have access to the study locations may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the German Centre for Infection Research's HIV Translational Platform, which aims to address key challenges in HIV management, including prevention, long-term living with HIV, and potential cures. It brings together clinical researchers from various partner sites across Germany to develop new treatment options and enhance existing expertise in HIV research. The study emphasizes the need for tailored research priorities based on the differing economic and epidemiological contexts of developing and developed countries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this platform could lead to improved prevention strategies and treatment options for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on HIV prevention and management have shown success, indicating that this approach is built on established research foundations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * HIV positive Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Cologne
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jörg Janne Vehreschild, MD — University Hospital of Cologne
- Study coordinator: Jörg Janne Vehreschild, MD
- Email: janne.vehreschild@ctuc.de
- Phone: +49 221 478 86973
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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.