Connecting Latinos en Pareja (CLP): HIV prevention support for Latino male couples
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This program offers a four-session, culturally tailored combination of relationship skills and biomedical prevention (PrEP and ART) for Latino male couples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11252881 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to join a randomized trial of Connecting Latinos en Pareja (CLP), a four-session program delivered with culturally and linguistically appropriate materials for Latino male couples. Sessions combine psychoeducational relationship skills with clear information about biomedical prevention options like PrEP and HIV treatment, and some parts can be delivered remotely. The project uses biological measures of medication adherence and an innovative algorithm to measure HIV protection beyond condom use. Participation includes routine follow-up and adherence monitoring to see how the program affects prevention and care outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Latino men in committed partnerships (including seroconcordant and serodiscordant couples) who are sexually active and interested in HIV prevention or care options.
Not a fit: Single people, couples outside the Latino community, or those not interested in biomedical prevention (PrEP/ART) or relationship-focused interventions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help Latino male couples reduce HIV risk, improve medication adherence, and strengthen relationship-based prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: A prior pilot randomized trial showed high feasibility, acceptability, and promising changes in key outcomes, but a larger RCT is needed to confirm effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heard-Garris, Nia Jenee' — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Heard-Garris, Nia Jenee'
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.