You will be asked a few questions to determine if there is a study available that you may be screened for. A screening visit takes about one hour. The nurse will take a brief health history and draw a sample of blood for tests, including a T-cell count, to see if you meet the study requirements. Two or three visits are necessary before you enter a study, to make sure it is right for you. The frequency of your visits to the ACTU will depend on the study, and how you are feeling.
Visits are usually once a month and last about half an hour.
A nurse will keep in contact with you until the study ends, even if you stop the medicines. Remember study participation is completely voluntary. Talk with your health care provider about your interest in a study. Decide if you will be able to take the medicines as required. Consider if you will be able to keep all appointments and stay in touch with the ACTU clinician.