During the trial Patients stay in a 28-bed ward during the course of the trial. Because the patients are not allowed to leave the ward during this period, the ward is geared to keeping patients as comfortable as possible. There is a recreational area where patients can watch DSTV, play table tennis or pool or listen to CDs. Patients are allowed to receive telephone calls, but can only make local calls from the ward. What is expected of patients Patients are expected to keep the HIV Research Unit informed of any medical events e.g. if any medication has been taken etc.
Compliance is an important aspect of each drug trial.
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