Improving HIV Prevention for People with Opioid Use Disorder
Official title: A multidisciplinary approach to integrate HIV prevention services into clinical care settings for people with opioid use disorder
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11195623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project aims to connect people with opioid use disorder to important HIV prevention services in places where they already receive care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $602,211 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA059503-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11195623 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This research is focused on improving care for individuals living with opioid use disorder who may be at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by opioid use disorder or HIV risk would not directly benefit from this particular research.
What this research studies
Opioid use disorder is a serious health challenge in the United States, and it significantly increases the risk of HIV infection. Many people with opioid use disorder do not currently receive enough HIV prevention services, such as HIV testing, medications to prevent HIV (PrEP), and treatment for opioid use disorder. This project will explore new ways to bring these vital HIV prevention services directly into clinics, emergency rooms, and other healthcare settings that people with opioid use disorder already visit. By understanding current healthcare patterns and working with different groups, the goal is to make it easier for people to get the care they need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better access to HIV prevention for people with opioid use disorder, potentially reducing new HIV infections.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of HIV prevention services into care settings is a promising idea, this project seeks novel and multidisciplinary approaches to overcome existing barriers.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tao, Jun — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tao, Jun
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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.