ICAP HIV prevention trials unit
ICAP Clinical Trials Unit
This program runs and supports trials of ways to prevent HIV for people who are at higher risk of getting the virus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11414831 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This unit works with clinics and community partners to carry out HIV prevention trials tailored to people at risk. It supports the clinics with lab services, pharmacies, data management, quality assurance, and staff training so trials run safely and smoothly. The team engages local communities and advisory boards to shape how trials are done and to share information. By coordinating many sites, the unit helps bring new prevention tools to the people who need them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who are at higher risk for HIV and who receive care at or near participating clinical research sites affiliated with the ICAP CTU.
Not a fit: People who are not at risk for HIV or who live outside the areas served by the participating clinics are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could reduce new HIV infections and improve access to prevention and treatment in high-risk communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous HIV prevention trials (for example, PrEP and treatment-as-prevention approaches) have shown that targeted prevention tools can work, and this unit builds on that experience to test additional strategies.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El-Sadr, Wafaa M. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: El-Sadr, Wafaa M.
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.