About the Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit

The Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit Program

Since 1987, the Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (IDACTU) at New York City’s Beth Israel Medical Center has been at the forefront of the fight to improve the clinical care and quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The Beth Israel Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit works to develop cutting-edge medications and innovative strategies to treat HIV AIDS and HIV-related opportunistic infections.

HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials in Many Categories

We are currently providing access to a variety of drug studies including:

• research into novel antiretroviral therapies and medicines
• trials of immunomodulators like therapeutic vaccines, and
• studies of neurologic and metabolic complications of HIV

"The staff has been the most supportive
group of people imaginable."

Community Outreach

In addition to conducting clinical trials and drug studies for treatments for HIV AIDS, New York's Beth Israel Hospital AIDS Clinical Trials Unit is involved in community outreach programs aimed at persons living with HIV/AIDS. We offer consultation services for healthcare providers and community based organizations

Striving to Include Minorities in Clinical Trials

Beth Israel ID/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit has always worked to include more minorities in their clinical trials. TV Station, NY1, visited the unit and aired this video.

Watch Video of TV NY1 News Report

"...cutting edge medications and innovative strategies to treat HIV and HIV-related opportunistic infections. "

Here's what some of our study participants say about us:

"My primary care provider recommended that I contact the Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trials Unit to discuss my treatment options. My experience has been great."

"I originally became involved in clinical trials to help those who come behind me, but I have enjoyed it. Everyone has been really nice."

"After 7 years of taking HIV meds I wanted to stop taking them, and I thought this would be a good way to try something new. My results have been fantastic."

"The staff has been the most supportive group of people imaginable."

"I encourage anyone looking for the best and newest treatment methods to look into joining a trial."

"My experience at the IDACTU has been phenomenal. The caregivers are extraordinarily competent – great bedside manner, and highly accessible. I feel like I’m contributing something valuable to the greater treatment/research effort."

"Would I participate in another trial at Beth Israel? Absolutely!"

Join an HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Today!

Call: 212.420.4519|800.483.7339