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Completion of the SELPHI Study

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:06:24 +0000

With the completion of the SELPHI Participant Webinar on Thursday 8th July 2021, the SELPHI Study's journey has come to an end.

SELPHI Study Update Summer 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:33:12 +0000

The fifth and final study update for the SELPHI study has been published. In our last update we talk about the results of the study and what we have learned.

SELPHI Study Update Autumn 2019

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:34:46 +0000

The fourth study update for SELPHI has been published! In our fourth update you can find out about the timeline for the remainder of the study, details of our upcoming results meeting, and an overview of self-testing around the world.

SELPHI Study Update Spring 2019

Tue, 21 May 2019 15:02:33 +0000

We have published third study update for SELPHI! In our third update you can find out more about how the SELPHI study's surveys are ongoing, our research being discussed at international conferences, and how different people use self-tests.

SELPHI Study Update Autumn 2018

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:53:25 +0000

Here's the Autumn study update for SELPHI. In this update we celebrate recruiting a fantastic 10,248 participants and hear some stories from the SELPHI Team.

The SELPHI study reaches 10,000 participants!

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:25:37 +0000

The SELPHI study has exceeded its target of 10,000 participants - thank you to all those who have enrolled! The SELPHI study is now closed to new registrations and enrolments.

SELPHI featured in MRC CTU news story

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:13:28 +0000

The SELPHI trial was showcased in a news story on the MRC CTU website for World AIDS Day 2017.

Survey technical problems

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:54:13 +0000

The SELPHI study experienced some technical issues last week.

Response to media reports of fake HIV self-test kits

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:38:51 +0000

The SELPHI Study's response to reports of fake HIV self-test kits in the media.

SELPHI in the News

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:26:04 +0000

New HIV self-testing trial aims to increase diagnosis rates.

Invite to SELPHI Participant Dicussion

Wed, 31 May 2017 10:56:13 +0000

We are looking for participants from SELPHI to join a face-to-face meeting to discuss SELPHI advertising.

SELPHI Study Update May 2017

Fri, 12 May 2017 12:58:29 +0000

Here is the first study update for SELPHI. We will be releasing study updates on a regular basis. Here you can find out about progress of the trial, how we have recruited and what we’re planning to do next.

New guidelines on HIV self-testing

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:30:00 +0000

In advance of World AIDS Day, WHO has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing to improve access to and uptake of HIV diagnosis.

Where would gay men prefer to take their next HIV test?

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:51:33 +0000

Recent research in England has shown that men who have never tested for HIV tended to prefer self-administered testing methods such as HIV self-testing and HIV self-sampling over other options. A diverse array of testing options remain popular with all men however.

Using Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:48:49 +0000

Researchers in Los Angeles found that Grindr is an effective way to reach a diverse group of men with HIV self-testing.