carbonNYC:
I am beginning a clinical trial for HAART-naive folk which has an option "sexual fluids" sample collection at some of the visits. I've provisionally consented to supplying the samples, but I'm a little puzzled by the logistics. They said that I could "bring in" the sample as long as I can deliver it with in three hours of "sample generation" (that's my euphemistic turn-of-phrase), but I guess I'd worry that even that interval (on hot NYC subways, for example) would degrade the sample. But, this is a hospital, not a sperm donation clinic, so I doubt they have "materials" to aid in the "sample generation" on site -- or for that matter, any room which might be conducive to such activity. (I'm unfortunately not so turned on by the "medical" fetishes...)
I'm not too worried about this, but I'm a little puzzled by it, and I'm wondering how others have faced this situation. I'm curious if anyone has faced this or similar dilemmas in clinical trials. Funny anecdotes, anyone?
David carbonNYC -a-t- gmail.com
J220:
I suppose you can 'generate your sample' (funny!) at home, and take a cab that day rather than riding than subway. I think this would justify the cost. Gotta keep those swimmers cool! Or, heck, use a small cooler with some ice, then take the train. Keep us posted how 'it' works out...lol. J.
whizzer:
The study I'm in calls it a "genital secretions sample." I do it right there in a room in a clinic. They put a sign on the door that says "testing in progress, do not disturb" It ain't easy, 'cause you can't use any lube or spit or anything. Suffice to say, it is a less than stimulating environment, but I manage. The only problem is, the sample is never as robust as what I can usually manage.
I have NO IDEA what they do with it after I supply the sample. Count the bugs in it, I suppose.
So go to the clinic with some porn in your backpack, and give it a wank for science.
What is the number of the study you are doing?
-Whiz
carbonNYC:
I picture myself telling the cabbie to "step on it"! And then running through the halls of the hospital with my special delivery. And then a door opens, I slam into it, "spilling my seed" all over the place. There's a Seinfeld plot in there somewhere...
And, yes, I believe the text of the study calls them "genital secretions" -- but that makes them sound dirty. ;)
Anyway, I can honestly say I hadn't considered the possibility of toting along some of my own porn. I guess I'm usually concerned about someone noticing that sticking out of my backpack. But that sounds like a good plan. However, I hadn't realized that they don't even allow saliva as a lubricant. Would it be wise to moisturize with lotion for a few days beforehand to make it more bearable?
And what do you think is more important for an HIV study? Volume per se or sperm density?
I don't have the study number on hand -- and I'm still in the pre-screening phase -- but it's an investigation of Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) in HAART-naive patients. :-\ Twice-a-day injections? Woo hoo!
pozniceguy:
Don't be such a wuss.....get a "sample cup" go in one of the single bathrooms they seem to have all over hospitals......think of the hottest guys/guys you have ever been with and watch that beauty grow......if lube is needed ..try some plain water ( ask if this will contaminate the sample first..it shouldn't ) and wank onnnnn....