Resilient HIV Implementation for HIV Prevention and Care in LGBTQ Youth in Africa and beyond
Official title: Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual and Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) Clinical Research Center
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11474428 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program aims to improve HIV prevention and care for sexual and gender minority youths ages 15–24 who are at risk or living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $59,004 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1HD113162-04S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474428 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are youths aged 15–24 who identify as sexual and gender minorities and are either at risk for HIV or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Youth outside the 15–24 age range or those not identifying as a sexual or gender minority may gain limited or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program brings together clinics and community partners across Africa with a center in Maryland to develop and test how digital health tools can support HIV prevention and treatment for YMSM and young transgender women. It focuses on creating youth-friendly strategies, partnerships, and rigorous research methods to speed up the adoption of proven practices. The effort emphasizes real-world settings, practical guidelines, and sustainable collaborations to benefit communities affected by HIV. Participants may engage through clinics, digital health interactions, surveys, and routine care activities as part of ongoing implementation research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better access to HIV prevention and care for young LGBTQ individuals and more effective, scalable health services.
How similar studies have gone: Related implementation science efforts with digital health approaches have shown promise in improving HIV care and prevention in diverse youth populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charurat, Manhattan E — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Charurat, Manhattan E
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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.