Investigating the health effects of HIV treatments on children and young adults
Official title: Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) 2020
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11170159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the antiretroviral medications taken by pregnant women with HIV affect their children as they grow up, so we can better understand their health needs as they become adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $217,850 |
| NIH project number | 3P01HD103133-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170159 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children and young adults who were perinatally exposed to HIV or have been diagnosed with HIV themselves.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by HIV or were not exposed to HIV in utero may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the long-term health effects of antiretroviral medications (ARVs) used by pregnant women living with HIV on their children. It involves monitoring a large cohort of infants, children, and young adults who were exposed to HIV in utero or during early life. The study aims to assess the safety and health outcomes of these individuals as they transition into adulthood, providing valuable insights into their ongoing healthcare needs. Participants will be followed over several years to gather comprehensive health data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health management strategies for children and young adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in monitoring the health outcomes of children with perinatal HIV exposure, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Paige L — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Williams, Paige L
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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.