An intervention to help minority women with HIV manage their health and substance use issues
mCARES: An HIV Adherence Intervention to Support Racial/Ethnic Minority Women with/at-risk of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
This study is testing a helpful program called mCARES that sends personalized text messages to support women of color living with HIV, helping them stick to their treatment while also addressing mental health and social challenges they may face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894294 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting racial and ethnic minority women living with HIV who face challenges such as mental health issues, substance use, and stigma. It employs a mobile health intervention called mCARES, which uses personalized text messaging and patient navigation to improve adherence to HIV care. The program is designed to be culturally and linguistically appropriate, offering support in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole. By addressing both health and social barriers, the intervention aims to enhance the overall well-being of participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minority women living with HIV who may also be dealing with substance use and mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not racial or ethnic minorities or those who do not have HIV may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for minority women living with HIV by enhancing their adherence to treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with mobile health interventions for behavior change, although this specific approach for multi-lingual minority populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duthely, Lunthita M — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Duthely, Lunthita M
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.