Improving access to care for people with HIV and injection drug use through community engagement
Community-engaged implementation strategies for acceptance interventions to improve access to care for people with HIV and injection drug use
This study is looking at how to help people with HIV who use injection drugs get better access to healthcare by using a supportive treatment called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and it aims to find the best ways to make this treatment work for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911282 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on overcoming barriers such as stigma that limit access to healthcare for individuals with HIV who also inject drugs. It utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Treatment (ACT), an evidence-based intervention that promotes coping strategies and psychological flexibility. By assessing community-engaged implementation strategies, the project aims to enhance the effectiveness of ACT in increasing healthcare utilization among this vulnerable population. The research will analyze existing data to identify successful implementation outcomes and strategies for future trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also engage in injection drug use and face barriers to accessing healthcare.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or do not engage in injection drug use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and engagement for individuals living with HIV and substance use issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar community-engaged approaches, particularly in improving healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lunze, Karsten — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lunze, Karsten
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.