HIV care and outcomes across Central Africa
Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
This project uses clinic records from Central Africa to find better ways to keep children and adults with HIV healthy and prevent new infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11378606 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, this project pools long-term clinic records from 22 HIV care sites in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, covering over 81,000 adults and nearly 12,000 children. Researchers will link and analyze these data to try different clinic-based approaches, study common coinfections like tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases, and identify gaps in antiretroviral coverage under the 'Treat All' era. The team will use implementation science and regional comparisons to recommend practical changes for clinics and health systems. The work also supports local researchers through mentoring and could help shape future trials that directly involve patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV—children, adolescents, and adults—who receive care at participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Rwanda are the ideal participants.
Not a fit: People who are HIV-negative, live outside the listed Central African countries, or do not attend one of the participating clinics are unlikely to benefit directly from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinics deliver HIV treatment more effectively, reduce new infections, and improve care for related illnesses like TB and chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous regional HIV cohort efforts within the IeDEA network have informed policy and improved care, so this project builds on established and successful approaches.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yotebieng, Marcel — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Yotebieng, Marcel
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.