Improving cancer care for young people living with HIV in Zambia
Official title: Integrated delivery of cancer control interventions for adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Zambia
Funded at Implenomics Llcs · NIH-10915678 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help young people in Zambia who have HIV and are at risk for certain cancers by creating a supportive network where they can get help with early cancer diagnosis and sticking to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Implenomics Llcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marblehead, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $687,380 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA275054-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915678 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults under 21 years old who are living with HIV and at risk for developing cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or are over the age of 21 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cancer control interventions for adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Zambia, who are at a higher risk of developing certain cancers. The project will implement evidence-based strategies to facilitate early cancer diagnosis and improve treatment adherence through a peer support system. By embedding peer counselors and creating a learning network among healthcare providers, the initiative seeks to address barriers to care and foster collaboration between HIV and cancer treatment services. The effectiveness and cost-efficiency of these strategies will be evaluated using implementation science methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cancer-related mortality among young people living with HIV in Zambia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that peer support and integrated care approaches can improve health outcomes for patients with HIV and related conditions, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Implenomics Llcs
Marblehead, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Subramanian, Sujha — Implenomics Llcs
- Study coordinator: Subramanian, Sujha
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.