Resolving Challenges in HIV Cure-Related Research: Protocol for a Modified Delphi Consensus-Building Process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV cure-related research is expanding rapidly, bringing both new opportunities and ethical challenges. Historically, clinical trials for novel HIV treatments have underrepresented populations most affected by HIV, such as Black gay men and transgender women. This disparity is compounded by medical mistrust and historical mistreatment of racially and ethnically diverse individuals in the United States. Addressing these issues is crucial as we plan HIV cure-related clinical trials. We aim to build consensus on how to increase representation of groups most affected by HIV in cure-related trials in the United States.

Objective

We aimed to describe a protocol using a hybrid Delphi consensus-building methodology to build consensus on 3 key research questions: how to be

SUBMITTER: Sauceda J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368466 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature