Improving HIV care for vulnerable populations through flexible and mobile services
Staged Low-Barrier and Mobile Care to Improve Retention and Viral Suppression in Hard-To-Reach Vulnerable People Living With HIV
This study is looking to make HIV care easier and more accessible for people who are homeless or dealing with mental health or substance use challenges by offering flexible services that don’t require appointments and providing personalized support to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886517 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance HIV care for individuals facing significant barriers such as homelessness, mental health issues, or substance use disorders. It introduces a flexible care model that allows patients to access HIV services without the need for scheduled appointments, offering mobile care options and tailored support based on individual needs. The approach includes collaboration with community-based organizations to facilitate patient referrals and ensure comprehensive care. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these populations, the project seeks to improve retention in care and achieve better viral suppression outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who have a viral load of 200 copies/mL or higher, have a history of poor engagement in HIV care, and face challenges such as homelessness or mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are stable in their HIV care and do not face significant barriers to accessing healthcare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for vulnerable individuals living with HIV by making care more accessible and effective.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that flexible and community-based approaches to HIV care can improve patient engagement and health outcomes, indicating that this model has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Christopoulos, Katerina a — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Christopoulos, Katerina a
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.