Making long-acting injectable HIV prevention easier to get
Optimizing Implementation of long acting injectable PrEP
This project develops and pilots clinic-based approaches to help people at risk of HIV access long-acting injectable PrEP.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11303573 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, the team will talk with patients, clinic staff, and community partners to learn what makes getting injectable PrEP easier or harder. They will use those findings to design practical clinic procedures and supports and then try those procedures in two outpatient clinics in the U.S. Midwest. The project will review medical records, conduct surveys, and do exit interviews to see how well the new approach reaches people and fits into routine care. Findings will guide whether these steps could be scaled to other clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who are HIV-negative and at ongoing risk for HIV who receive care at or can attend one of the participating outpatient clinics.
Not a fit: People living with HIV, those not at risk of HIV, or individuals who cannot access the participating clinics are unlikely to benefit from this pilot.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could increase access to and consistent use of long-acting injectable PrEP, helping more people avoid HIV infection.
How similar studies have performed: Clinical trials have shown long-acting injectable PrEP prevents HIV effectively, but real-world clinic implementation remains new and less tested.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: John, Steven a — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: John, Steven a
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.