A peer-led program to help young drug users in India with HIV prevention and treatment.
Yuva Sath: A peer-led intervention to support substance use treatment and HIV prevention among young people who inject drugs in India
This study is helping young people in India who use drugs and are at risk for HIV by making it easier for them to get treatment and support from their peers at local health centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10902033 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on young people in India who inject drugs and are at high risk for HIV infection. It aims to improve their access to treatment for opioid use disorder and HIV prevention services through a peer-led intervention. The program will be implemented at Integrated Care Centers, which provide essential services like medication, HIV testing, and clean needles. By addressing barriers to treatment engagement, the research seeks to enhance health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young people aged 18-29 in India who inject drugs and are seeking treatment for opioid use disorder or HIV prevention.
Not a fit: Patients who do not inject drugs or are outside the age range of 18-29 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce new HIV infections and improve treatment outcomes for young people who inject drugs in India.
How similar studies have performed: Similar peer-led interventions in other regions have shown promise in improving treatment engagement and health outcomes, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ganapathi, Lakshmi — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ganapathi, Lakshmi
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 below.