GHESKIO HIV care and treatment center in Port-au-Prince
Official title: GHESKIO Clinical Trials Unit
Funded at Gheskio Center · NIH-11235169 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program runs HIV treatment trials and care studies for people living with HIV of all ages in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gheskio Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Port-Au-Prince, Haiti) |
| Project start | February 1, 2007 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,668,069 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1AI069421-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-11235169 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people living with HIV who can attend GHESKIO clinics in Port-au-Prince, including infants (with parental consent), children, adolescents, pregnant women, and adults who meet trial criteria.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV, those who cannot travel to Port-au-Prince, or those who do not meet a trial's medical or age criteria would not be eligible and likely would not benefit directly.
What this research studies
I would receive care at one of two GHESKIO clinic sites that enroll people from infants to adults, including pregnant women and adolescents. The GHESKIO Clinical Trials Unit coordinates labs, pharmacies, data management, and community outreach to run clinical treatment studies. GHESKIO participates in international networks (ACTG and IMPAACT) so some treatments and procedures follow global trial protocols. Visiting the clinic may involve regular study visits, lab tests, and medication monitoring depending on the specific trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could improve HIV treatment options and access in Haiti and lead to better health for mothers, children, adolescents, and adults with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Prior ACTG and IMPAACT trials have helped improve HIV treatments and pediatric/maternal HIV care, so this program builds on established trial networks and experience.
Where this research is happening
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Gheskio Center
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pape, Jean William — Gheskio Center
- Study coordinator: Pape, Jean William
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.