Bringing HIV care to local health centers in Peru
Innovations in Implementing Decentralized HIV Services in Peru
['FUNDING_R01'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11123365
This project uses training and remote specialist support to help people with HIV in Lima stay in care and reach viral suppression.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11123365 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would get more of your routine HIV care at nearby primary health centers instead of only large hospitals. Local clinic teams will receive practical implementation tools and regular tele-education sessions with HIV specialists (Project ECHO) to build their skills. Experts and local clinicians will agree on safety guidelines and minimum quality checks so care at primary centers stays safe. The project will track whether these changes help more people stay on treatment and achieve viral suppression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV in the four participating urban regions of Lima who receive or could transfer care to participating primary health centers are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People living outside the participating Lima regions, those who need ongoing specialist hospital care, or those not linked to participating clinics may not see direct benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people could receive regular HIV care closer to home, improving retention and viral suppression rates.
How similar studies have performed: Combining tele-mentoring (Project ECHO) and implementation strategies like NIATx has helped improve care access and retention in other settings, though results vary by country and context.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ALTICE, FREDERICK LEWIS — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ALTICE, FREDERICK LEWIS
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus