Integrated Navigation for Adherence and Care in HIV (INSTACARE)
Official title: Integrated Navigation Services for Treatment Adherence, Counseling, and Research (INSTACARE)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-11394019 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A clinic-based team of community health workers helps Black adults with poorly controlled HIV stay adherent to treatment and connected to care in Miami-Dade County.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $741,190 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD018187-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394019 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+ years) who are Black and have poorly controlled HIV in Miami-Dade County.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not experiencing barriers to care or with fully suppressed HIV may see smaller or no benefits.
What this research studies
This project tests how embedding community health workers into HIV clinics and in the surrounding community affects HIV outcomes for Black adults with poorly controlled HIV. It builds on prior work showing CHW support improves viral suppression and care engagement, and expands the approach to both clinic and community settings. Participants would receive CHW-led assistance with appointments, medications, housing and social support, and education tailored to their needs. The study aims to track viral load, appointment adherence, and linkage to care over time to see if integrated CHW support improves health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to better viral suppression and steadier engagement in care for Black people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier CHW programs in the community and clinical settings showed improved HIV outcomes among Black PLWH, supporting this multi-setting approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenya, Sonjia — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kenya, Sonjia
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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.