Helping men start and stay on daily PrEP
Intervention to Enhance Prep Persistence Among Men
A short patient navigation program aims to help men start and stay on daily PrEP so they can lower their chance of getting HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11367302 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to a randomized trial testing a brief, strengths-based patient navigation program called RAMP-IT-UP at community health centers. Navigators work with you to overcome social and practical barriers to starting PrEP, picking up refills, and keeping clinic appointments. The trial compares this navigation approach to usual care and measures pharmacy fills, PrEP blood levels, and clinic retention over time. The study also looks at the program's costs to see if it is affordable for clinics to offer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Men who are eligible for daily PrEP and receiving care at participating community health centers, especially those facing barriers to starting or staying on medication, are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are HIV-positive, not eligible for or not interested in PrEP, or who are not men are unlikely to benefit from this trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help more men start and continue PrEP, lowering their risk of HIV infection.
How similar studies have performed: A prior pilot of RAMP-IT-UP showed improved PrEP starts, pharmacy fills, blood levels, and 3- and 6-month retention, so this trial builds on promising early results.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nunn, Amy Stewart — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Nunn, Amy Stewart
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.