Five Point Initiative: A community approach to expanding HIV testing and PrEP in Miami
Official title: Five Point Initiative: A Cluster Randomized Trial of a Bundled Implementation Strategy to Address the HIV Epidemic
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-11382718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused plan in Miami tests a bundled set of actions to bring HIV testing, PrEP information, and prevention tools to local neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,079,746 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH134269-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382718 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in Miami with or at risk for HIV who live in the identified high-impact ZIP codes and are accessible through community partners.
✕Less likely to help
People outside the target ZIP codes or those not engaged by the community partnerships may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project uses a cluster-randomized design to implement a bundled strategy across high-impact Miami ZIP codes, partnering with businesses and community health groups to reduce access barriers. It emphasizes going to where people are, offering testing and prevention resources, and building trust with communities through lived experience. If successful, the approach could expand testing, improve PrEP uptake, and strengthen linkage to care for people at risk or living with HIV. The study builds on previous planning and implementation work in the area and targets geographic areas with the greatest need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could increase HIV testing, PrEP uptake, and linkage to care in underserved Miami communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous planning and implementation work in Miami showed increased reach and engagement with HIV testing and prevention services.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dale, Sannisha K — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Dale, Sannisha K
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.