PERU Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) renewal for HIV/AIDS network research
Official title: PERU Clinical Trial Unit
Funded at Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn · NIH-11607143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A PERU-based clinical trial Unit Renewal supports designing and running HIV/AIDS and TB studies across prevention and treatment, building on decades of NIH funding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lima, Peru) |
| Project start | February 20, 2007 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $455,413 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI069438-20S6 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607143 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for or living with HIV or TB who may participate in future NIH-network clinical trials in Peru or similar settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for current trials or not in trial sites may not directly benefit, though overall infrastructure improvements may still support future research.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Peruvian collaboration that designs and conducts HIV/AIDS and TB clinical trials through a coordinated network. It leverages a 3D matrix organizational structure to keep governance, clinical sites, and support units aligned for efficient trial execution. The effort involves multiple local institutions and experienced investigators to enable high-quality, multi-site research with global HIV networks in mind. The program helps prepare infrastructure and expertise so patients can participate in well-run studies and access new findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from access to rigorously designed trials and quicker translation of results into care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NIH investment has built a strong, proven clinical trial infrastructure in this area, suggesting potential for successful future studies.
Where this research is happening
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Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn
Lima, Peru Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanchez, Jorge Luis — Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn
- Study coordinator: Sanchez, Jorge Luis
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.