Improving rapid HIV testing and treatment access for vulnerable populations in Tennessee
Implementation of Rapid HIV Testing and Linkage to HIV Treatment or Prevention Among Vulnerable Populations in Tennessee
This study is working to make quick HIV testing easier to access in Tennessee, especially for people affected by the opioid crisis, so that anyone who tests positive can get the right treatment and support right away.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10336028 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the availability and effectiveness of rapid HIV testing and ensure that individuals who test positive are quickly linked to appropriate HIV treatment or prevention services in Tennessee. By focusing on vulnerable populations, particularly in areas heavily impacted by the opioid crisis, the project seeks to implement a sustainable health service model that connects individuals to care through local health departments and clinics. The approach includes evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce the number of people unaware of their HIV status.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in Tennessee who are at risk for HIV or who may be unaware of their HIV status.
Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving effective HIV treatment or prevention services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of individuals who are tested for HIV and subsequently linked to effective treatment or prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing rapid HIV testing and linkage to care in various settings, indicating that this approach is both viable and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pettit, April — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Pettit, April
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 below.