Genital Herpes, Patient Engagement
Conditions
Brief summary
Determine the baseline characteristics of patients who have recurrent symptomatic genital herpetic disease Determine the acceptance to patients of clinical trial procedures Determine interest in participation in genital herpes vaccine trials
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Able to understand and willing to sign the informed consent document. * Patient confirmation of a diagnosis of HSV-2 infection at least 2 years prior to inclusion. Laboratory confirmation is not required. * Symptomatic recurrent genital herpetic disease for \>2 years supported by compatible clinical history
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects who do not meet the inclusion criteria for the study * Subjects who are unable to provide legally effective informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline characteristics of patients who have recurrent symptomatic genital herpetic disease | day of questionnaire | To determine using a questionnaire * number of annual outbreaks of patients who have recurrent symptomatic genital herpetic disease * number of patients using suppressiv antiviral therapy * number of patients using antivirals for the treatment of outbreaks * number of patients using symptomatic therapy other than antivirals |
| Acceptance to patients of clinical trial procedures | day of questionnaire | To determine using a questionnaire \- the acceptance to patients of clinical trial procedures |
| Interest in participation in genital herpes vaccine trials | day of questionnaire | To determine using a questionnaire the number of patients interested in participation in genital herpes vaccine trials |
Countries
United Kingdom