A digital health platform to improve HIV care and prevention
Official title: The HMP Next Gen digital health platform: accelerating research implementation, amplifying public health impact
Funded at One Cow Standing, LLC · NIH-11172639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online tool called HealthMpowerment that helps people at risk for HIV by making it easier to access care and support, while also addressing issues like stigma and mental health, so you can take charge of your health and reduce the chances of HIV transmission.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | One Cow Standing, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $985,366 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MD019604-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for HIV, particularly those facing barriers to accessing care due to stigma or mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for HIV or those who do not have access to mobile technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital health intervention platform called HealthMpowerment (HMP) to enhance access to HIV care and prevention services. It aims to address barriers such as stigma, mental health, and access to care that affect individuals at risk for HIV. By leveraging advanced data science and mobile technology, the project seeks to create tailored interventions that can be easily disseminated and scaled to meet the diverse needs of at-risk populations. The goal is to empower users to engage in self-management and reduce HIV transmission risk behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to HIV care and reduce transmission rates among at-risk populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with digital health interventions in improving HIV care outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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One Cow Standing, LLC
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buckner, Nickie — One Cow Standing, LLC
- Study coordinator: Buckner, Nickie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.