Improving HIV care by decentralizing services in Peru
Official title: Innovations in Implementing Decentralized HIV Services in Peru
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10883654 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for people living with HIV in urban Lima, Peru, to get the care they need by bringing services closer to them in local health centers, while also helping doctors and nurses improve their skills in treating HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 6, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $706,168 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI177082-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10883654 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in urban Lima who are currently receiving care or are at risk of losing access to care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who are already receiving adequate care in secondary health centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the retention of people living with HIV in care by decentralizing HIV services from large health centers to primary health centers in urban Lima, Peru. The study aims to implement evidence-based practices and educational strategies to improve the skills of primary care providers in delivering specialized HIV care. By using a combination of implementation frameworks and tele-education, the project seeks to establish guidelines for safe decentralization and ensure quality care indicators are met. This approach addresses the significant gap in care retention and aims to increase viral suppression rates among patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to HIV care and better health outcomes for patients in Peru.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar decentralized healthcare approaches in other regions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Altice, Frederick Lewis — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Altice, Frederick Lewis
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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.