Improving HIV care and medication adherence through community health workers
Managed Problem Solving for ART Adherence and HIV Care Retention Delivered by Community Health Workers: A Stepped Wedge Hybrid Type II Effectiveness Implementation Trial
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10661103
This study is testing a friendly program called Managed Problem Solving (MAPS) to help people living with HIV stick to their medication and stay connected with their healthcare providers, with the support of trained Community Health Workers who will build trusting relationships with patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10661103 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a behavioral intervention called Managed Problem Solving (MAPS) aimed at helping individuals living with HIV improve their medication adherence and retain their care. Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be trained to deliver this intervention in clinics, fostering trusting relationships with patients to enhance their engagement in care. The study will also adapt MAPS to include strategies specifically designed to help patients stay connected to their healthcare providers. By utilizing a data-to-care approach, the project aims to identify patients who have fallen out of care and reconnect them with necessary services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who may struggle with medication adherence or have been lost to care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who are already consistently adhering to their medication and engaged in care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes of individuals living with HIV by increasing their medication adherence and retention in care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using community health workers to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOMPLAISIR, FLORENCE M — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: MOMPLAISIR, FLORENCE 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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus