Improving HIV care access and viral suppression for patients with complex needs

Promoting Sustained Viral Suppression Through Implementation of an Adapted Evidence-Informed Low-Barrier Care Model in a System of HIV Primary Care Clinics

['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-11237292

This study is looking to make HIV care easier and more supportive for people who face challenges like stigma, poverty, and mental health issues, by introducing a new approach in clinics that helps them get the care they need to stay healthy.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11237292 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing HIV care for individuals facing multiple barriers, such as stigma, poverty, and mental health issues. It aims to implement a low-barrier care model within existing HIV primary care clinics to improve access and engagement for patients who often do not receive regular care. By integrating these strategies into established health homes, the study seeks to evaluate their effectiveness in achieving sustained viral suppression among people living with HIV. Patients will be supported through tailored care approaches that address their unique challenges.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who face significant barriers to accessing regular healthcare, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving consistent HIV care and achieving viral suppression may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals living with HIV by increasing their access to care and achieving better viral suppression.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that low-barrier care models can significantly improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.

Where this research is happening

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus

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