What is the Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit?
The Ohio State Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit (IDCTU) conducts federally sponsored research studies for the treatment of HIV and AIDS, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases. The unit is stffed by an expert, multidisciplinary team of health care professionals.
The IDCTU is one of 76 global sites within the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG). The ACTG conducts research to improve the management of HIV and its comorbidities; develop a cure for HIV; and innovate treatments for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and emerging infectious diseases. The IDCTU has conducted studies within a variety of networks including but not limited to the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort (MWCCS), GILEAD Sciences, AstraZeneca and Atea Pharmaceuticals.
Education and Training
The IDCTU provides multidisciplinary education and custom designed training and technical assistance to support, motivate and educate physicians, nurses, physician assistants, dental professionals, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, and members of the clinical team to provide quality HIV care. Additional trainings are provided to Ryan White funded staff from across the state. Our services help improve the quality of life for individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Examples of trainings include:
- Introduction to HIV
- HIV Medications Update
- Opportunistic Infections
- PrEP and STI PEP
Community Advisory Board – A Voice for Our Volunteers
As part of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group, the IDCTU has a Community Advisory Board (CAB) providing advocacy and partnerships for affected communities, especially clinical trial participants. We encourage participants to ask questions about the research process and share their ideas and concerns. The CAB is open to all who are interested.
Want to join our CAB?
Call 614-293-6725 or email David.Andrist@osumc.edu.
Our Enrolling Research Studies
The IDCTU has several currently enrolling studies that are in need of participants. Click the drop down for each study below to find out more and for contact information.
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ACTG 5128: US Genomics Sample Collection
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ACTG 5321: The ACTG HIV Reservoirs Cohort (AHRC) Study
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ACTG 5374: Triple Immune Strategy for HIV Remission
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ACTG 5386: IL-15 Superagonist (N-803) with and without Combination bnAbs
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ACTG 5388: Combination HIV-Specific bnAbs Combined with ART Initiation
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NETI: Safety & Tolerability of Trimer 4571 Vaccine in HIV Infected Adults on ART
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ACTG 5418: Study of Tecovirimat for Treatment of Human Monkeypox Virus
Notable Studies & Results
The IDCTU has participated in several historic studies that have improved HIV treatment and prevention over the years. Since 2020, the IDCTU has made significant contributions to COVID-19 treatment and prevention studies as well. Check out some of these studies below.
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REPRIEVE: Pitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in People with HIV
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HPTN 083: Injectable Cabotegravir Compared to Daily Oral TDF/FTC for HIV PrEP
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ACTG 5322: Addressing Issues of Aging, HIV Infection and Inflammation (HAILO)
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ACTG 5379: B-Enhancement of HBV Vaccination in People with HIV (BEe-HIVe)
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AZD1222 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Red Ribbon Registry
The Red Ribbon Registry is a database of volunteers who are interested in participating in HIV/AIDS clinical trials. The registry connects volunteers with local clinical studies to strengthen the connection between the community and the doctors and scientists working to end HIV.
Visit the Red Ribbon Registry website to learn more and sign up.
Our Investigators
IDCTU Staff
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Lindsay Summers, MBA, MPH Clinical Research Manager & Site Study Coordinator
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Lucia Niermann Regulatory Compliance Officer & Data Manager
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Isaac Navar Clinical Research Assistant - Data
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Tami Morrison Clinical Research Assistant - Administrative
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David Andrist, MS Outreach/Education Coordinator
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Korin Reed, RN, BSN Research Nurse
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Heather Harber, RN Research Nurse
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Jessica Marburger, RN, BSN Research Nurse
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Kurt Wolfe, MCR, CRCC Research Coordinator
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Allison Powell Research Coordinator
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Robyn Cicarella, CCRP Research Coordinator
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Brian Greenfelder Virology Laboratory Supervisor
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Carissa Elkins, MS Lab Technologist
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Rebecca Forrest Lab Technologist
Social Media
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Instagram: @ohiostateactu
Twitter: @osuactu