Central Africa HIV care and treatment database
Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
This project links clinic records across Central Africa to learn how HIV care and treatments affect people's health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11378609 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The project combines health records from over 22 clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, covering more than 81,000 adults and 11,000 children with HIV. Researchers will add linked patient groups and follow people over time to see how different care strategies and treatment coverage affect outcomes. They will study common co-infections like tuberculosis and long-term non-communicable diseases to understand overall health risks. The program also mentors local researchers so findings can be turned into policies and programs that work in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People of any age living with HIV who receive care at participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Rwanda are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People without HIV, those not receiving care at the participating sites, or those who do not consent to have their clinical data included will not directly benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help improve HIV treatment coverage, reduce new infections and HIV-related illness, and guide better care in Central Africa.
How similar studies have performed: Regional cohort networks like IeDEA have a strong track record of informing HIV policy and treatment programs, so this approach builds on proven methods.
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.