Improving how we measure HIV care engagement in the U.S.
Official title: Retaining relevance: extending clinical retention measures to improve their utility in describing HIV care engagement in the United States
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10891712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to keep people with HIV engaged in their healthcare, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, to find better ways to help them stay on track with their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | July 20, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $630,091 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI177010-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10891712 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are currently receiving or have received clinical care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who are not engaged in any form of clinical care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the methods used to measure how well individuals with HIV are retained in clinical care. It aims to understand the factors affecting patient engagement, especially in the context of changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing data on patient visits and health outcomes, the project seeks to identify best practices for improving retention in care, which is crucial for effective HIV treatment and prevention. The findings could lead to better strategies for keeping patients engaged in their healthcare.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved retention in HIV care, ultimately reducing new infections and enhancing patient health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving patient engagement strategies can significantly enhance retention in care, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rebeiro, Peter F — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rebeiro, Peter F
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.