Improving HIV care in Tanzania through financial support
Strengthening the continuity of HIV care in Tanzania with economic support
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY · NIH-10868732
This study is looking at how offering financial rewards can help people living with HIV in Tanzania stay on track with their treatment and return to care if they've stepped away from it.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BERKELEY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10868732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the continuity of HIV care in Tanzania by exploring the use of financial incentives to encourage individuals living with HIV to remain engaged in their treatment. The study will assess how these incentives can motivate people who have previously disengaged from care to return and adhere to their antiretroviral therapy (ART). By leveraging behavioral economics, the research will build on previous pilot findings that indicated financial incentives could effectively promote re-engagement in HIV care. The approach involves a mixed-methods design over five years to gather comprehensive data on the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in Tanzania who have previously disengaged from care or are struggling with adherence to their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently engaged in consistent HIV care and have stable adherence to their treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved retention in HIV care and better health outcomes for individuals living with HIV in Tanzania.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that financial incentives can motivate behavior change in healthcare settings, suggesting potential success for this approach in HIV care.
Where this research is happening
BERKELEY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY — BERKELEY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, JINGSHEN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
- Study coordinator: WANG, JINGSHEN
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus