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Given The Opportunity, Would You Be Willing To Volunteer In A Clinical Trial For An HIV/AIDS Cure?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Clinical trials are administered in various ways. They can be using medication, intravenously, transfusion, stem cell replacemen etc....There is no cost incurred to the patient and a reimbursement for the day is usually allotted. All expenses are usually covered by the administrating practice. Patients must meet the qualifications of the clinical trial. At-risk patients will not qualify for these trials. The patients' health is number one in these trials and is monitored very closely. ❤️

September 24, 2019 (edited)
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Members overwhelmingly expressed willingness to volunteer for HIV/AIDS cure clinical trials, with many sharing that they had already... Read more

Members overwhelmingly expressed willingness to volunteer for HIV/AIDS cure clinical trials, with many sharing that they had already participated in multiple studies dating back to the 1980s and 90s, including trials for AZT, Norvir, and other life-saving medications. Several members emphasized that clinical trials are essential for finding a cure and that current treatments exist only because past volunteers took that risk, with some sharing deeply personal stories of friends lost to AIDS before effective treatments emerged and expressing pride in contributing to medical progress. A recurring theme was gratitude for those who participated in early trials, determination to help future generations, and recognition that while pharmaceutical interests and personal health concerns are valid considerations, advancing science through research remains a community responsibility worth embracing.

A myHIVteam Member

It seems to me that a cure wouldn't help long term survivors like us. All the years of infection and drug issues would just reverse overnight? I know the body is miraculous, but that's asking a lot. I'm 67. Been positive longer than not. But then that's what studies are for. To figure things out. And yes I have been in studies where we didn't know if the drug would help, hurt, or worse. Be well my friend. Much love to you. Your attitude is what helped move us forward!

August 16, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I would participate but the criteria could eliminate us. It depends upon the study. But I've always participated when I qualify.

August 14, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Great we all hope cure comes and that comes from research and thanks to those who give yo it and take time for this I too have been in researches and hope to participate in others to help others

November 13, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I would LOVE to

January 5, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Absolutely, without question

February 6, 2023

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