Improving HIV care by integrating substance use treatment

The Substance Abuse Treatment to HIV care (SAT2HIV-II) Project

NIH-funded research Ohio State University · NIH-10851036

This study is looking at how adding motivational interviewing for substance use treatment can improve care for people living with HIV, making it easier for them to get the support they need in their communities.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionOhio State University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10851036 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing HIV care by integrating effective substance use treatment services, specifically motivational interviewing, into HIV community-based organizations. The project involves a large-scale trial across multiple sites to test the effectiveness of a brief intervention for substance misuse alongside implementation strategies to improve service delivery. By addressing the challenges of integrating these services, the research aims to provide better support for individuals living with HIV who also struggle with substance use disorders.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also experience substance use disorders.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or substance use issues may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for patients with HIV who also have substance use issues.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating substance use interventions into HIV care settings, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Columbus, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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