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.
Latest News
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.
ASTRA First Phase
Publication date: 6 March 2012
The first phase of the ASTRA study is now complete. Recruitment has finished at 6 clinical sites and the remaining questionnaires are being collected and processed during March 2012.
ASTRA Progress
Publication date: 18 October 2011
ASTRA is progressing at all 5 research sites and total recruitment to
the study has now reached more than 63% of the final target.
Per Ardua Ad ASTRA
Publication date: 2 February 2011
ASTRA has now officially started and patients are being actively recruited at study sites. The study is registered on the NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio (ID: 9801).

