Differentiated care to help adolescents with HIV move to adult care in Peru
Official title: Efficacy of a differentiated care intervention for adolescents transitioning to adult HIV care in Peru
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-11580917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based program in Lima, Peru tests a tailored support package to help teens living with HIV stay in care and keep their virus under control as they move to adult clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $207,616 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH131414-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11580917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Lima, Peru, who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
✕Less likely to help
The intervention may be less beneficial for individuals without barriers to care or without identified adherence or transition readiness needs.
What this research studies
This project builds on an established community health platform to support adolescents and young adults with HIV in Peru during the transition to adult care. It uses a two-arm randomized trial to test how well the differentiated care approach works for retention in care and viral suppression, along with measures of well-being. The intervention includes help with housing stability, navigation of health systems, accompaniment to appointments, peer groups, skills-building, and mental health screening and referral, with intensity adjusted to each participant’s needs. Outcomes will cover short- and long-term effectiveness, costs, and implementation factors to guide future use. The study leverages prior pilot data showing acceptability and improvements in adherence and readiness for transition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve HIV care continuity and health outcomes for adolescents transitioning to adult services.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary pilot data indicated high acceptability and positive changes in adherence and readiness.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Franke, Molly Forrest — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Franke, Molly Forrest
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.