Breastfeeding and infant-feeding support for parents living with HIV
Official title: PS24-040 UPLIFT Study (Understanding Parental Lactation and Infant Feeding decisions Tailored to people with HIV.\\\")
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11176675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project gathers information from parents living with HIV and their care teams to help guide safer, informed breastfeeding and infant-feeding choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $998,932 |
| NIH project number | 5U01PS005288-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176675 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Parents living with HIV in the United States who are pregnant, planning to feed, currently breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or recently gave birth are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV, those not involved in infant feeding decisions, or those living outside the US are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
What this research studies
If you are a parent living with HIV, the project will ask about your feeding intentions, what you actually do, and related health information for your baby. The team will use surveys, interviews, and review of clinical records across multiple US sites to collect representative data on feeding practices and outcomes. Researchers will also interview healthcare providers and clinic teams to learn how infant-feeding counseling is currently offered and what barriers exist. The combined findings will be used to shape clearer, practical guidance and supports for parents and clinicians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to clearer, patient-centered feeding guidance and supports that help parents living with HIV make informed choices while minimizing transmission risk to infants.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited prior US data on this topic after guideline changes, so this approach is relatively new domestically and addresses important knowledge gaps.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn
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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.