Improving HIV care and prevention for adolescents and young adults
Johns Hopkins University Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
This study is all about helping young people aged 13 to 24 who are living with HIV by finding new ways to keep them engaged in their healthcare and improve their overall health, so they can live their best lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880581 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the challenges faced by adolescents and young adults (ages 13-24) living with HIV, who represent a significant portion of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. The project aims to enhance engagement in care, retention in treatment, and overall health outcomes through innovative, youth-centered interventions. By combining clinical care with public health strategies, the research seeks to develop effective methods to support this vulnerable population in managing their health and preventing disease progression. The study will involve collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that the interventions are relevant and impactful.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents and young adults aged 13-24 who are living with HIV or are at risk of HIV infection.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 13-24 or those not affected by HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV transmission rates among adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in youth-targeted HIV interventions, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Westat, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Agwu, Allison L — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Agwu, Allison L
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.