Developing interventions to improve HIV care for Black sexual minority men
Official title: Community-Engaged Modeling and Implementation Science to Develop Re-Linkage Interventions for Black Sexual Minority Men with HIV
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10991563 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the challenges that Black gay and bisexual men face when trying to get and stay in HIV care, and it aims to find helpful ways to improve their access to treatment by talking to people in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $221,635 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH137778-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991563 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black sexual minority men who are living with HIV and facing barriers to accessing care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Black sexual minority male demographic or those who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the barriers that Black sexual minority men face in accessing and staying engaged in HIV care. By using advanced computer modeling techniques, the study aims to evaluate different intervention strategies that could help improve linkage and retention in care. The research will involve gathering data through interviews and focus groups to gain insights into the social factors affecting these individuals. Ultimately, the goal is to create effective, community-informed strategies that can be implemented in real-world settings to enhance health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions that improve HIV care engagement and retention for Black sexual minority men.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches and modeling techniques can effectively inform health interventions, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hotton, Anna — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Hotton, Anna
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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.