Improving HIV treatment adherence through peer support and family involvement in South Africa
Official title: An intervention integrating peer navigation and family engagement to improve ART and OST adherence in South Africa
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11059692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people who inject drugs in South Africa stick to their HIV and opioid treatments by using friendly peer navigators who work with both patients and their families to create a supportive environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $218,446 |
| NIH project number | 1R34DA062367-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059692 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and are living with HIV, particularly those struggling with adherence to ART and OST.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not inject drugs or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and opioid substitution therapy (OST) among individuals who inject drugs in South Africa. It aims to integrate peer navigation with family engagement to provide better support for patients struggling with treatment adherence. The approach involves training peer navigators to work closely with patients and their families, addressing barriers to treatment and fostering a supportive environment. The study will assess the effectiveness of this combined intervention in improving health outcomes for participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment adherence and health outcomes for individuals living with HIV in South Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating peer support with family involvement can enhance treatment adherence, suggesting a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daniels, Joseph — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Daniels, Joseph
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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.