Kaposi sarcoma care and research in Zambia and Tanzania
Kaposi Sarcoma in the Era of ART in Africa Program (KEAAP)
Researchers are working with hospitals in Zambia and Tanzania to improve how Kaposi sarcoma is found, treated, and understood for people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11412992 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you take part, you would be connected with cancer centers in Zambia or Tanzania that are studying Kaposi sarcoma in people on HIV treatment. Teams will collect clinical information and tissue samples, improve diagnosis and treatment steps, and study how the virus and immune system affect KS. The program also trains local clinicians and builds lab and research capacity so care and follow-up can get better where you live. The combined clinical and lab work aims to reduce KS cases and improve outcomes for patients in sub-Saharan Africa.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people living with HIV in Zambia or Tanzania, especially those diagnosed with or at risk for Kaposi sarcoma who receive care at the partner hospitals.
Not a fit: People without HIV, patients with cancers unrelated to Kaposi sarcoma, or individuals living outside the participating regions are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection, better treatment, and stronger prevention of Kaposi sarcoma for people living with HIV in the region.
How similar studies have performed: Regional clinical and translational efforts have improved care for HIV-associated cancers before, but this coordinated multi-country program focused on KS across detection, care, and biology is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Lsu Health Sciences Center — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Wood, Charles
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.