The ASTRA study presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Programme Grants for Applied Research funding scheme (RP-PG-0608-10142).
It is one of the component studies of CAPRA, a programme for the
Comprehensive Assessment of the Prevention Role of Antiretroviral
therapy.
The study receives support through the Comprehensive Clinical Research Network.
This website is provided courtesy of University College London.
Antiretrovirals, Sexual Transmission Risk and Attitudes
ASTRA is one of the component studies of a research programme which aims to assess whether a policy of offering antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment to all people diagnosed with HIV in the UK would be acceptable, effective and cost-effective. more...
ASTRA Publications
Publication date: 5 March 2013
The data from the ASTRA study is starting to be published. A number of abstracts have recently been presented at conferences including CROI 2013, HIV11 and BHIVA 2012. Further details are available on the publications page.
ASTRA Finishes Recruitment
Publication date: 12 February 2013
The ASTRA study has now finished recruitment at all 8 participating clinical sites. The questionnaires obtained as part of the study are being actively analysed and definitive research results are being prepared.

