The first step to participating in a clinical study is joining the Red Ribbon Registry.
The Red Ribbon Registry is a secure and confidential database
of people from all races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds who wish to support research aimed at ending HIV. The registry connects volunteers with local researchers to partner on studies.
It is made possible through grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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How to Join the Red Ribbon Registry
1
Read the consent form
Review it and check the box to confirm you agree.
2
Provide your contact information
So we can reach you and connect you with a study site.
3
Verify your contact info
Confirm via text or email.
4
Answer health & background questions
This helps us match you to studies that are a good fit.
People over 18, whether they are living with or without HIV, have someone to fight for or simply want to help others.
Researchers can’t advance science alone. When community members volunteer for research, they make medical breakthroughs possible and help ensure that all types of people are represented in research.
I'm HIV negative
We enroll people who are HIV negative because we are working toward prevention. We want to keep people HIV negative.
I'm living with HIV
Our research network has clinical studies into therapies for HIV as well as vaccines and treatments to prevent HIV. People living with HIV may be contacted for HIV therapy trials.
I'm not likely to get HIV or I might be exposed to HIV
We need all kinds of people for our studies; whether or not you are likely to be exposed to HIV, there are studies seeking people like you.
I'm 18 years or older.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Most current studies enroll people up to about age 50.
I can commute to one of the research sites.
Volunteers will need to come to a study clinic during the study period (usually 12 to 24 months). The number of visits and timing will vary from study to study.
Find a study clinic near you
Our studies are conducted at over 40 research sites across the US, and we are always adding new sites. Find a study clinic near you to get started.
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Your participation can help end HIV, sooner.
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