Research Studies

Simulated Vaccine Efficacy Trial (SiVET)

Status Ongoing
Type of Study Biomedical
Research Organization(s) Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative – Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) and Sex Workers Outreach Programme (SWOP)
Aim: Evaluate if FSW and MSM/MSW are willing to participate in a simulated vaccine clinical trial through:
  • Enrolment rate
  • Retention rates
  • Adherence to study procedures
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Healthy adult males and females aged > 18 years
  • Intention to participate for the entire duration of the study
  • HIV negative
  • Attends SWOP clinic
  • Not Pregnant and willing to use long term family Biomedical Nairobi MSM, FSW and MSW (Male Sex Workers) 250 (200 MSM/MSW and 50 FSW) Ongoing (Recruitment/Enrollment – Active) Study Duration: 15 months of follow up planning methods (for women)
Location of Study Nairobi
Duration of Study Study Duration: 15 months of follow up
Target Population MSM, FSW and MSW (Male Sex Workers)
Enrollment/Recruitment Target 250 (200 MSM/MSW and 50 FSW)
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