Improving HIV care access and viral suppression for patients with complex needs
Official title: Promoting Sustained Viral Suppression Through Implementation of an Adapted Evidence-Informed Low-Barrier Care Model in a System of HIV Primary Care Clinics
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-11237292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 2, 2022 |
| Project end | April 23, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $107,544 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH132149-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11237292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already receiving consistent HIV care and achieving viral suppression may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Dennis Henyee — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Li, Dennis Henyee
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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.