Improving HIV prevention for adolescents through better pediatric care
Official title: Academic Detailing to Optimize PrEP Implementation in Pediatric Primary Care Settings: ADOPT-PrEP
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11187535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors who care for kids and young adults learn how to better talk about and prescribe a medicine called PrEP, which can help prevent HIV, so that more young people can stay healthy and safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $193,754 |
| NIH project number | 1K23MH138261-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11187535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults under 21 who are sexually active and at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not sexually active or who are over 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescents and young adults by training pediatric healthcare providers. It aims to address the low rates of PrEP usage despite its effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission. The approach involves academic detailing, which is a personalized educational outreach method designed to enhance clinicians' knowledge and confidence in discussing and prescribing PrEP. By equipping pediatricians with the necessary skills and information, the research seeks to improve the overall health outcomes for youth at risk of HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of adolescents using PrEP, thereby reducing new HIV infections in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that academic detailing can effectively increase PrEP prescribing in adult populations, suggesting potential success in pediatric settings as well.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guss, Carly — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Guss, Carly
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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.