HIV prevention and care program for teens and young adults in Houston
Baylor College of Medicine Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
This project tries new ways to improve HIV testing, prevent infections, and help teens and young adults get and stay in care in the Houston area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11367857 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
At the Baylor site in Houston, this effort offers opportunities to join studies focused on HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and improving care for adolescents and young adults, including addressing COVID-19 impacts. The team partners with clinics and community groups to enroll youth who are living with or at risk for HIV and may collect health information, lab tests, and surveys. Experienced staff deliver interventions, provide referrals or medicines when part of a study, and follow participants through clinic visits or remote check-ins. Participation details depend on the specific project and could include testing, counseling, medication support, and ongoing follow-up.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adolescents and young adults in the Houston/Harris County area who are living with HIV or at risk for HIV are the primary candidates for participation.
Not a fit: People outside the adolescent/young adult age range or those who cannot access Houston-area clinics or community sites are unlikely to be eligible or benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could increase HIV testing, reduce new infections, and help more young people stay on effective treatment.
How similar studies have performed: The Adolescent Trials Network has previously run studies that improved testing, prevention, and care engagement for youth, so this builds on established network experience.
Where this research is happening
Bethesda, UNITED STATES
- Westat, INC. — Bethesda, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paul, Mary E — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Paul, Mary E
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.