DC HIV Clinical Trials Unit

The District of Columbia Clinical Trials Unit (DC CTU)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11237065

Runs HIV prevention and treatment clinical trials in Washington, D.C., enrolling people living with or at risk for HIV.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorGEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11237065 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program brings together two local clinics, Whitman-Walker Health and the George Washington University site, to run HIV treatment and prevention trials in D.C. The team follows strict safety, laboratory, pharmacy, data, and regulatory procedures while focusing on strong recruitment and retention of diverse participants. They will use community engagement and Good Participatory Practices to reach people both inside and outside clinic settings. Senior investigators will mentor newer researchers and work with local resources like the DC CFAR and DC Cohort to support trials.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Adults in the Washington, D.C. area who are living with HIV or are at risk for HIV and who can attend visits at the Whitman-Walker or George Washington University clinical sites.

Not a fit: People who live far from D.C. or who do not meet the eligibility requirements for a specific trial will likely not receive direct benefit from participating.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Could make HIV prevention and treatment options more accessible in Washington, D.C., and speed the testing of better therapies or prevention methods for people in the area.

How similar studies have performed: Existing HIV clinical trial networks have successfully tested many effective prevention and treatment approaches, and this CTU builds on that established model.

Where this research is happening

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.