Preventing cervical cancer in women with HPV and HIV in India
Official title: Secondary Cervical Cancer Prevention of Vulnerable Women with HPV and HIV Co-infection in India
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-10891715 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help women in India who have both HPV and HIV by providing support with nutrition, emotional health, and education, all aimed at making it easier for them to get screened for cervical cancer and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $566,440 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA285063-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10891715 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women in India who are co-infected with HPV and HIV and are at risk for cervical cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HPV or HIV, or those who are not located in India, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving cervical cancer prevention among women in India who are co-infected with HPV and HIV. It aims to address the lack of HPV screening and the negative impact of stigma, depression, and malnutrition on immune health. The study will implement a community health worker-led intervention that includes nutritional support, emotional assistance, and education to enhance the well-being of these women. By evaluating the effectiveness of this approach, the research seeks to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of cervical cancer among women living with HIV and HPV in India.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for women living with HIV.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nyamathi, Adeline M — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Nyamathi, Adeline M
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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.