Collaborative care program to boost PrEP uptake and HIV care for young men
The Collaborative Care PrTNER (Prevention, Treatment, Navigation, Engagement, Resource) Project
A team-based care program offers young men (15–29) who use substances help to start PrEP if at risk or improve HIV treatment to lower viral load.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11390929 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be enrolled in a randomized trial comparing a coordinated care program to usual care, with follow-up over about 12 months. The program integrates substance-use treatment into HIV and PrEP primary care and adds support from a peer coach plus psychiatric feedback for clinicians. The team helps with prevention (PrEP) for those at risk and treatment navigation for those living with HIV, aiming to increase PrEP starts and reduce viral load through better engagement in substance-use services. Visits will include clinic-based care, counseling, and coordinated follow-up to track outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young men aged about 15–29 who use alcohol or other substances and are either at risk for HIV (PrEP candidates) or living with HIV are the ideal participants.
Not a fit: People outside the young male age range, those without substance-use concerns, or those neither at risk for HIV nor living with HIV are unlikely to be eligible or directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help more young men start PrEP and achieve lower HIV viral loads by integrating substance-use treatment into HIV care.
How similar studies have performed: Other integrated HIV and substance-use care programs have shown promising results for improving treatment engagement and PrEP uptake, but this specific collaborative model for young men is relatively new and is being rigorously tested.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanders, Renata a — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Sanders, Renata a
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.