Anal cancer prevention program for people living with HIV
Implementing an Evidence-Based, Multilevel Intervention for Primary Prevention of Anal Cancer among HIV Positive Adults
This program helps people living with HIV in Georgia get education, screening follow-up, and clinic support to lower their chance of developing anal cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086839 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would receive a tailored prevention program delivered through your HIV clinic that combines education, reminders, and changes to clinic workflow to improve timely follow-up after abnormal anal Pap tests. The team will adapt the evidence-based 4 Pillars™ Transformation Program for use in both rural and urban HIV clinics across Georgia. About 365 adults living with HIV aged 18–45 who get care at the participating clinics will be enrolled and followed to see whether care and follow-up improve. The project uses the RE-AIM framework to guide how the program is implemented and measured across clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living with HIV ages 18–45 who receive care at one of the participating HIV clinics in Georgia are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People without HIV, those outside the 18–45 age range, or those who do not get care at the participating clinics are unlikely to be eligible or directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce delays in follow-up care and help lower anal cancer risk among people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: The 4 Pillars™ program has improved prevention efforts in other settings, but applying it specifically to anal cancer prevention among people living with HIV is a newer application.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wells, Jessica — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Wells, Jessica
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.