Improving HIV care and outcomes in Central Africa
Central Africa International Epidemiology databases to Evaluate AIDS
['FUNDING_U01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-11378607
This project uses health information from people with HIV in Central Africa to find better ways to keep patients on treatment, prevent new infections, and manage other illnesses for children and adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11378607 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you take part, your clinic's health records and follow-up information may be included in a regional database that tracks HIV care over time. The project links data from 22 clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, covering over 81,000 adults and nearly 12,000 children who have enrolled in HIV care. Researchers will use implementation science and clinical analyses to try different ways to improve antiretroviral therapy coverage, reduce transmissions, and study HIV-related conditions such as TB and chronic non-communicable diseases. The work is coordinated with a larger international network and includes training and mentoring for local investigators to strengthen care in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV (children and adults) who receive care at participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, or Rwanda would be the ideal candidates for this project.
Not a fit: People without HIV or those not receiving care at the participating clinics are unlikely to be directly involved or to see immediate benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better access to treatment, fewer new HIV infections, and improved management of TB and chronic diseases for people with HIV in the region.
How similar studies have performed: This builds on the IeDEA network's prior multi-country cohort work, which has previously informed HIV policy and care improvements in sub-Saharan Africa.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YOTEBIENG, MARCEL — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: YOTEBIENG, MARCEL
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