Collaborating to improve HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
This study is all about finding better ways to help young people who are at risk for or living with HIV by working together with different groups to create new ways to connect with them and support their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880574 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults by establishing a consortium led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The project aims to implement clinical trials that address the specific needs of youth at risk for or living with HIV. By collaborating with various community, clinical, and academic partners, the research will develop innovative strategies for participant recruitment and engagement, ensuring that the studies reflect the realities of where young people access care. The consortium will also provide local laboratory and pharmacy support to facilitate these trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adolescents and young adults aged 13-24 who are at risk for or living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-24 or those not at risk for or living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention and treatment strategies tailored specifically for adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to HIV prevention and care, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Westat, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Belzer, Marvin E — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Belzer, Marvin E
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.