Central Africa HIV care and outcomes network
Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
['FUNDING_U01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-11378608
This project collects long-term health information from people with HIV in Central Africa to find better ways to deliver treatment, prevent new infections, and manage other health problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11378608 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be part of a long-term group of adults and children living with HIV whose clinic records are collected and linked across 22 sites in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda. The team combines existing patient records into a regional database of over 81,000 adults and nearly 12,000 children to track care, treatment, and health outcomes over time. Researchers will use implementation science methods to test strategies to improve HIV prevention, antiretroviral coverage, and care, and they will study HIV-related conditions including tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases. The project also connects with a larger multiregional network and supports mentoring of local investigators to keep research aligned with regional needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV who receive care at one of the participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Rwanda are ideal candidates for involvement.
Not a fit: People who do not have HIV or who do not receive care at the participating clinics in these countries are unlikely to directly participate or receive benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could help expand effective HIV treatment coverage, reduce new infections, and improve management of HIV-related illnesses in Central Africa.
How similar studies have performed: This builds on the established IeDEA network approach, which has previously produced actionable findings for HIV care and policy in multiple regions.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YOTEBIENG, MARCEL — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: YOTEBIENG, MARCEL
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, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus