PERU Clinical Trial Unit supports HIV/AIDS network research in Peru
Official title: PERU Clinical Trial Unit
Funded at Asociacion Civil Impacta Salud Y Educacn · NIH-11607144 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Peruvian clinical trial unit helps design and run HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis studies to improve 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) | $227,046 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI069438-20S7 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607144 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for or living with HIV who may participate in ongoing or upcoming network trials coordinated by the PERU CTU.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to participating trial sites or those not eligible for specific trials may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports a well-established Peruvian consortium that coordinates HIV/AIDS clinical trial networks, using a robust 3D organizational structure to manage governance, clinical sites, and research production. It builds on decades of experience and substantial NIH investment to sustain and expand network studies, including major HIV trials. The effort focuses on efficient infrastructure, collaboration among local sites, and integration of clinical and laboratory capabilities to accelerate trial execution. Researchers will work with local communities and trial sites to implement studies that could inform HIV prevention and care strategies in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain faster access to cutting-edge HIV/AIDS and TB clinical trials and improved pathways for prevention and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NIH-supported networks have demonstrated successful multinational trial execution and impactful findings across HIV/AIDS research.
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.