Interested Participants

The Atlanta site is one of the 13 MWCCS clinical research sites (CRS) nationwide that participate in this longitudinal cohort study that looks at chronic conditions related to HIV infection in the era of effective antiretroviral therapy. Eligible participants who enroll will be followed with annual and protocol‐driven visits, and may also be invited to participate in intermediate in‐person visits and phone contacts.

We value your consideration to join the study and would be honored to work with you. We also understand that participation in a longitudinal research study like this one, where data and samples are collected at study visits over many years is not for everyone. If eligible, you will be asked to have an annual, protocol‐driven visit and intermediate in‐person and phone contacts, which may include comprehensive interviews/questionnaires.

It is important that all our volunteers to make an informed decision about whether joining the study is right for them, and the best way to learn more about the study is to visit the National MWCCS website.

Interested or have questions?
Call: 470-568-1339 or email: macswihsccs@emory.edu
Bi-lingual: Spanish participants please email: macswihsccs@emory.edu.

Men and women between the ages of 30 and 70 years and are living with HIV, OR at risk for HIV (HIV negative), who are able to give informed consent and willing to have blood drawn and regular HIV testing in accordance with the protocol stated timeline, if they are HIV negative.

To participate you cannot have ever used the following HIV medication: ddl (Videx, didanosine), ddc (Hivid, zalcitabine), or d4T (Zerit, stavudine) or have been born with HIV.

As a MACS/WIHS CCS study participant, you may be eligible to participate in a number of sub-studies under MACS/WIHS CCS. Study team members can discuss these options with you and determine eligibility.

Enter the building through the main entrance (near patient parking). Walk down the hallway, go through the door at the end of the hallway, and take the elevator on the left to the 4^th floor. Exit the elevator and check in at the receptionist's desk. Have a seat in the waiting area, where one of our team members will meet with you.