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Therapeutic Areas: Immunology/Infectious Diseases | Dermatology/Plastic Surgery | Obstetrics/Gynecology
Disease Category: Herpes Simplex Infections
Trial Information
To assess the mucosal immune response to genital herpes simplex virus before and after treatment and determine if cervicovaginal fluid from herpes-infected women affects HIV in vitro
We are seeking women ages 18-50 with active genital herpes
lesions who are willing to donate a sample of their vaginal fluid
for a research study. The purpose of this study is to see if
treating genital herpes causes a change in the cells of the vagina
that protect against infection. Subjects will be reimbursed for
time and travel. Your part in the study will last two weeks. For
information call 212-241-6395 or 212-241-5890
Compensation Provided
Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
Women ages 18-50 with active genital lesions.
Able and willing to provide informed consent to participate in the
study. Agree to abstain from sexual intercourse and to not douche
or use vaginal products for the duration of the two week study.
Agree to anti-HSV therapy.
Pregnant, breastfeeding, menopausal, HIV, anti-HSV therapy in
the past 2 weeks. Currently menstruating at the time of visit.
Concurrent vaginitis, urinary tract infection or sexually
transmitted infection including bacterial vaginosis,
trichomoniasis, candidiasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis
within one month prior to or at screening. Intercourse within 48
hours of enrollment. Hypersensitivity to acyclovir.
Julia B Epstein, FNP
Mount Sinai Medical Center
One Gustave L. Levy Place
New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212-534-5094
Fax: 212-534-3240
EMail: julia.epstein@mssm.edu
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