Kupewa: Optimizing how we bring cervical cancer prevention to people with HIV
Official title: Kupewa: Optimizing implementation strategies for cervical cancer prevention
Funded at New York University · NIH-11411297 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to find the best ways to deliver cervical cancer prevention to people living with HIV, using evidence from Malawi to improve care in other countries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $381,182 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA294756-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411297 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV who are eligible for cervical cancer prevention in low-resource or similar settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings without access challenges or where implementation strategies are not applicable may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests different implementation strategies to help people living with HIV access cervical cancer prevention tools. It will measure how well each approach works and how easy it is to put into practice in real-world clinics. The work will involve partner sites in Malawi and will consider how sustainable and acceptable the strategies are for patients and healthcare teams. By identifying optimized, patient-centered approaches, the study aims to improve reach and quality of prevention services over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients living with HIV could receive more reliable and timely cervical cancer prevention services.
How similar studies have gone: This approach is innovative in combining intervention optimization with implementation science, with early promise from related health-implementation work.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moucheraud, Corrina — New York University
- Study coordinator: Moucheraud, Corrina
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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.