Military HIV Clinical Trials Unit
The Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) Clinical Trial Unit
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · HENRY M. JACKSON FDN FOR THE ADV MIL/MED · NIH-11459070
This program runs clinical trials of new HIV vaccines, prevention approaches, and TB treatments for adults at risk of or living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HENRY M. JACKSON FDN FOR THE ADV MIL/MED (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BETHESDA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11459070 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program expands a network of clinics managed by Walter Reed and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation to run HIV and TB clinical trials. The network includes a coordinating core in Maryland and eight international clinical research sites in Africa and Asia that will host phase I through phase III trials. Sites will partner with groups like HVTN, HPTN, ACTG, and IAVI to test vaccines, prevention tools, and treatment strategies. If I live near one of these sites, I could be invited to join a specific trial depending on the study's purpose and eligibility rules.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who are living with HIV, at high risk for HIV, or who live in regions with substantial HIV/TB burden are the typical candidates for these trials.
Not a fit: Children under 21, people who do not meet specific trial eligibility, or those with medical exclusions would not be eligible and likely would not benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could bring new HIV vaccines, better prevention options, and improved TB treatments to people in high‑burden regions.
How similar studies have performed: There are proven prevention tools like PrEP and effective antiretroviral treatments, but HIV vaccines and combined HIV/TB interventions remain experimental, so this network builds on prior advances while testing new approaches.
Where this research is happening
BETHESDA, UNITED STATES
- HENRY M. JACKSON FDN FOR THE ADV MIL/MED — BETHESDA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROBB, MERLIN L — HENRY M. JACKSON FDN FOR THE ADV MIL/MED
- Study coordinator: ROBB, MERLIN 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.