Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit at UNC
Official title: University of North Carolina Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11540398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A UNC program dedicated to advancing HIV prevention and treatment through international clinical trials, engaging patients and communities affected by HIV in the US and globally.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2007 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $177,134 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI069423-20S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11540398 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and adolescents living with HIV or at risk for HIV, including individuals with adherence challenges or co-infections, in diverse global sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in or eligible for the specific trials or those outside the defined high-risk or HIV-infected populations may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports UNC’s Global HIV CTU to run and coordinate HIV clinical trials across sites in the US, Africa, and Asia. It involves experienced investigators and multiple clinical research sites to study treatment strategies, prevention methods, and pediatric/adolescent therapies. Participants may include people newly diagnosed with HIV, those on stable therapy, and individuals facing adherence challenges or coinfections like TB and HBV. The unit collaborates with NIH networks to bring evidence-based options to patients and improve outcomes. The project emphasizes patient-centered care and diverse international collaboration to address the HIV epidemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate access to effective HIV prevention and treatment options for people living with HIV and those at risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous UNC CTU efforts have produced quality clinical research and strong networks that support successful multicenter trials.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eron, Joseph J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Eron, Joseph J
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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.