Improving HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults
Official title: Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Scientific Leadership Center
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-10993597 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help young people under 25 in the U.S. stay healthy and prevent HIV, by understanding their specific challenges and improving access to care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | January 25, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $11,647,748 |
| NIH project number | 5UM2HD111102-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993597 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25 who are at risk for HIV or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12 to 25 or those not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV prevention and treatment strategies for adolescents and young adults under 25 in the United States. It aims to address the low rates of HIV awareness, prevention, and treatment adherence in this age group by implementing evidence-based approaches that consider the unique challenges faced during adolescence. The study will involve a collaborative network that seeks to identify and overcome barriers to effective HIV care and prevention, ultimately aiming to reduce new infections and improve health outcomes for youth living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes for adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing integrated approaches to HIV prevention and care among youth, indicating that this collaborative model has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Hightow-Weidman, Lisa B
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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.