Proyecto VIDA: A long-term study on HIV prevention and engagement among MSM in Colombia
Official title: Proyecto VIDA (VIH Información Distribución y Acción): A Longitudinal Study of HIV Incidence and Engagement in HIV Prevention and Care Among MSM in Colombia
Funded at Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy · NIH-11502824 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large online-based study in Colombia will follow 5,000 HIV-negative men who have sex with men for three years to understand HIV risk, PrEP use, and care engagement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 4, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $793,164 |
| NIH project number | 3UG3AI191223-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11502824 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Colombia, ages 18-49, willing to participate in at-home testing and annual follow-ups for three years.
✕Less likely to help
Persons not meeting the age range, not located in Colombia, or unwilling to engage in annual testing and follow-ups may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses internet-based recruitment to enroll 5,000 HIV-negative MSM in Colombia and track them annually for three years. Participants will self-test for HIV at home and report results, helping researchers identify what increases or reduces HIV infection risk and PrEP use. The study aims to uncover factors at the individual, network, and community levels that influence HIV seroconversion and retention in prevention and care. Findings could guide more effective prevention programs and policies for MSM in Latin America.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The research could inform targeted strategies to prevent HIV infection and improve continued engagement in PrEP and care for MSM in Colombia.
How similar studies have gone: Prior LITE studies in the same team successfully enrolled large cohorts online and identified determinants of HIV prevention behaviors.
Where this research is happening
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Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grov, Christian — Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Grov, Christian
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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.