Creating tools to improve care for children and teens with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
Developing Clinical Prediction Tools to Define Strategies for Differentiated Service Delivery in Children and Adolescents Living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
This study is working on creating helpful tools to predict how likely it is for children and teens with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa to face serious health issues after starting treatment, so that doctors can provide better care tailored to their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898770 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing clinical prediction tools to enhance service delivery for children and adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. The project aims to create a mortality prediction tool to assess the risk of death within 12 months of starting antiretroviral therapy, using historical data from various clinics. Additionally, it will develop a tool to predict viral non-suppression after one year, incorporating both clinical and psychosocial factors. By utilizing data from multiple countries, the research seeks to tailor healthcare strategies to better meet the needs of young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those starting antiretroviral therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that significantly reduce mortality and enhance treatment adherence among children and adolescents with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research efforts have shown promise in improving HIV care delivery, indicating that this approach could be effective in enhancing outcomes for young patients.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kay, Alexander William — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kay, Alexander William
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.