Effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in women with HIV and its impact on cervical cancer screening

Real-world effectiveness of HPV vaccine in women living with HIV and its impact on cervical cancer screening accuracies

NIH-funded research University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11080910

This study is looking at how well the HPV vaccine works for women with HIV and how it affects their cervical cancer screenings, aiming to find better ways to keep them healthy.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California Los Angeles NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Los Angeles, United States)
Project IDNIH-11080910 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how effective the HPV vaccine is for women living with HIV, particularly focusing on its real-world impact on cervical cancer screening accuracy. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the vaccine and explore new screening methods that could improve outcomes for these women. By collaborating with the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study, the research will analyze data to understand the relationship between vaccination and cervical cancer screening results. This approach seeks to address the unique challenges faced by women living with HIV in terms of cervical cancer risk and screening.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV, particularly those who are young or have been vaccinated against HPV.

Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or who have not received the HPV vaccine may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cervical cancer prevention strategies for women living with HIV.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in improving cervical cancer screening methods for women living with HIV, indicating that this research builds on existing knowledge.

Where this research is happening

Los Angeles, 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.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome VirusAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus
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