Helping adolescents with HIV transition from pediatric to adult care using virtual and in-person support.
Interactive Transition Support for Adolescents Living with HIV Comparing Virtual and In-person delivery through a stepped-wedge cluster randomized clinical trial in South Africa
['FUNDING_R01'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-10906830
This study is looking at the best ways to help teenagers with HIV move from children's healthcare to adult healthcare, comparing face-to-face support with mobile health tools, to make sure they stay healthy and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906830 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to best support adolescents living with HIV as they transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services. It compares two methods of delivering support: in-person interactions and mobile health (mHealth) technologies. The study aims to identify adolescents who may struggle with this transition and provide tailored interventions to improve their health outcomes. By evaluating the effectiveness of these approaches, the research seeks to enhance retention in care and viral suppression rates among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 living with HIV, particularly those who may have difficulty transitioning to adult healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who are already successfully managing their transition to adult care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for adolescents living with HIV by ensuring they receive the necessary support during their transition to adult care.
How similar studies have performed: This research is innovative as it is the first to evaluate transition support interventions specifically for adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, although similar approaches have shown promise in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZANONI, BRIAN C. — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ZANONI, BRIAN C.
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 below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus