Improving HIV treatment outcomes for adolescents and pregnant women in Kenya
Official title: Achieving successful treatment outcomes among adolescents and pregnant/postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10929437 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help teenagers and pregnant or new moms living with HIV in Kenya stay healthy and get the care they need, with a focus on making sure they stick with their treatment and keep the virus under control.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 14, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $189,783 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AI175015-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929437 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and pregnant or postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those outside the specified age and demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes for adolescents and pregnant or postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya. It aims to address challenges such as retention in care and achieving viral suppression through patient-oriented strategies. The project is led by Dr. Lisa Abuogi, who is dedicated to mentoring new investigators and improving care in low-resource settings. The approach includes collaboration with local health systems to implement effective interventions tailored to the needs of these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes and improved quality of life for adolescents and pregnant women living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving HIV outcomes through targeted interventions in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn
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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.