Resilient HIV Implementation for 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-11529272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing program aims to strengthen how HIV prevention and care are delivered to sexually and gender minority youths aged 15–24 who are at risk for 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) | $645,261 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD113162-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11529272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young people aged 15–24 who identify as sexual and gender minorities (e.g., YMSM, YTW) and are at risk for or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
If a participant does not engage with digital health components or access HIV services, direct benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
This project brings together a network of clinics and community partners across Africa and the United States to develop practical strategies that fit real-world settings. It emphasizes rapid, user-friendly digital health tools and collaborative practices to improve prevention and treatment linkage for young men who have sex with men and young transgender women. The team will plan, test, and refine implementation methods so effective HIV care reaches SGM youth where they receive services, and translate lessons into guidelines that can be used by clinics and policymakers. Participants would be youths who identify as SGM and are at risk for or living with HIV, with a focus on ethical, youth-centered engagement and retention in care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make HIV prevention and care more accessible and effective for SGM youths, improving health outcomes and reducing new infections.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation science work shows that tailored, community-engaged strategies can improve HIV care uptake, though work focusing specifically on SGM youth in international settings is ongoing and the proposed program aims to advance it.
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.