Improving HIV care for low-income patients through a new intervention strategy
Official title: Strengthening the Safety Net: Testing a Novel Data-to-Suppression (D2S) Intervention Strategy in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Funded at Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy · NIH-11080897 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help low-income people living with HIV in New York City by using a new approach to make sure they get the right treatment to keep their health on track and reduce the spread of the virus.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $504,007 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH125735-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11080897 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income individuals living with HIV who are currently receiving care but have not achieved viral suppression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care for HIV or those who are already virally suppressed may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health outcomes of low-income individuals living with HIV by implementing a novel intervention strategy called 'data-to-suppression' (D2S). The approach aims to identify and support patients who are not achieving viral suppression, which is crucial for their health and for reducing the spread of HIV. By utilizing local data and providing targeted assistance to healthcare providers, the project seeks to improve timely access to effective treatment for approximately 1,300 patients in New York City. The study will rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in helping patients achieve better health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health of low-income individuals with HIV by increasing the rates of viral suppression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar data-driven interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals with HIV.
Where this research is happening
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Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nash, Denis — Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Nash, Denis
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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.