Johns Hopkins Youth HIV Care and Research Network
Johns Hopkins University Site Consortium - Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Operations and Collaborations Center (UM2 Clinical Trial Optional)
This program builds and coordinates youth-centered HIV care, prevention, and clinical work for adolescents and young adults living with or at risk for HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11367863 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This network brings together clinics, researchers, and community partners to design and run youth-friendly HIV programs and clinical work for ages about 13–24. They support and conduct interventions ranging from biomedical prevention and treatment approaches to clinic-management and engagement strategies, and they run these through Johns Hopkins and affiliated ATN sites. Participants may be invited to clinic visits, testing, receive prevention or treatment services, and provide health data or samples to help shape better care. The focus is on improving linkage to care, keeping young people engaged, starting and staying on HIV medicines, and preventing new infections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents and young adults (roughly 13–24 years old) who are living with HIV or at high risk for HIV and who can attend clinic visits at participating sites.
Not a fit: People older than the target age range, those unable or unwilling to attend study clinics or follow study procedures, or those outside participating geographic areas are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help more young people stay in care, start and stay on HIV treatment, and reduce new HIV infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous Adolescent Trials Network efforts and other youth-focused HIV programs have shown that tailored, youth-centered approaches can improve engagement and treatment outcomes, though continued work is needed.
Where this research is happening
Bethesda, UNITED STATES
- Westat, INC. — Bethesda, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Agwu, Allison L — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Agwu, Allison L
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.