HSV Serology Study

05 Nov HSV Serology Study

The University of Washington is seeking volunteers to help develop a new HSV serology test. The purpose of this study is to develop a new HSV serology test as an alternative to the gold standard HSV Western Blot.

The study will last one month and involve blood draws and the collection of daily home oral and genital swab samples. All participants will undergo HSV serology testing and HIV testing. At the end of the study, people living with HSV will receive their swabbing results to learn more about their “viral shedding” patterns.

If you are living with HSV, you will be asked to stop taking daily HSV suppressive therapy during the 30-day study.

Participants will be compensated $175 for the entire study. Parking and bus tickets are also provided.

Participant Eligibility

To be eligible for the study you must:
– Be 18 years of age or older

We are looking to enroll the following participants:
– People living with HSV-2 (genital herpes)
– People with a history of cold sores (oral herpes)
– People without a history of HSV infection

Contact

Virology Research Clinic
(206) 520-4340