Increasing HIV prevention for women with alcohol use and partner violence issues
Official title: An effectiveness trial of WINGS+PrEP: a syndemic mHealth intervention to increase PrEP uptake among women impacted by heavy alcohol use and partner violence in the criminal legal system
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10923881 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program called WINGS+PrEP for women in New York City who are dealing with heavy drinking and partner violence, aiming to make it easier for them to access and stick with HIV prevention medication while getting the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $717,423 |
| NIH project number | 7R01AA030462-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923881 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women in community supervision programs who report hazardous drinking and are at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not face issues related to heavy alcohol use or partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a mobile health intervention called WINGS+PrEP, designed to help women in community supervision programs in New York City who struggle with heavy alcohol use and partner violence. The program aims to improve access to and adherence to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among these women, who are often from marginalized communities. By combining screening and brief intervention tools for alcohol use and intimate partner violence with PrEP education, the study seeks to address the unique challenges faced by this population. Participants will engage in a series of sessions that provide support and resources tailored to their specific needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HIV prevention among women facing multiple health and social challenges.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been few targeted interventions for women in similar situations, this approach is innovative and aims to fill a significant gap in existing research.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dasgupta, Anindita — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Dasgupta, Anindita
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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.