PERU Clinical Trial Unit supports HIV/AIDS and TB research networks
Official title: PERU Clinical Trial Unit
Funded at Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn · NIH-11607142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-running international program in Lima, Peru helps design and run HIV/AIDS and TB clinical trials to advance prevention and treatment.
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) | $128,936 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI069438-20S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607142 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for HIV infection or living with HIV/TB who participate in network clinical trials conducted by the PERU CTU may be eligible depending on the specific study requirements.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not meeting specific trial criteria or located outside trial sites may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This grant renews a well-established clinical trial unit that coordinates networks like HVTN, HPTN, ACTG, MTN and INSIGHT to design and implement HIV/AIDS studies. It focuses on strengthening clinical and laboratory infrastructure, governance, and operations to support multiple trials across prevention and treatment. The program brings together local Peruvian institutions and experienced researchers to collaborate on network research with regional and international partners. The three-dimensional organizational model aims to be cohesive, transparent, and adaptable to evolving trial needs. This work helps translate global HIV/AIDS knowledge into practical studies conducted in Peru and beyond.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from more efficient and rigorous HIV/AIDS and TB trials that accelerate access to effective prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Networked HIV/AIDS trial programs have historically delivered impactful trials and strengthened international research collaboration, though each renewal adds new capacity and refinements.
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.