Pitt-Ohio State HIV Clinical Trials Unit
Pitt-Ohio State Clinical Trials Unit
This program runs clinical trials testing new HIV treatments, prevention methods, and vaccines for people living with or at risk for HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11257259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, you would take part at one of two clinic sites in Pittsburgh or Columbus that work with national HIV research networks. The teams recruit and follow people living with or at risk for HIV, collect blood and other samples, and deliver study treatments or prevention measures under close medical oversight. The unit coordinates lab testing and safety monitoring across sites and reports results back to participants as studies progress. Staff would explain study procedures, monitor your health, and provide support throughout participation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living with HIV or adults at increased risk of acquiring HIV who can attend visits at the Pittsburgh or Columbus sites and meet a trial's specific eligibility rules.
Not a fit: People who are not at risk for HIV, who cannot travel to the study sites, or who fail to meet eligibility criteria are unlikely to receive direct benefit from these trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Successful trials run by this unit could expand treatment and prevention choices, including better drugs and vaccine options for people affected by HIV.
How similar studies have performed: National network trials (ACTG, HPTN, HVTN) have previously led to major advances like effective antiretrovirals and prevention tools, so this work builds on established, successful approaches.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riddler, Sharon — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Riddler, Sharon
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.