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-11628851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help young people ages 15–24 who are at risk for or living with HIV, especially sexual and gender minority youths, access better HIV prevention and care through real-world health practice improvements.
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) | $157,041 |
| NIH project number | 3UG1HD113162-04S6 |
| Project ID | NIH-11628851 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are HIV-premised or at-risk youths aged 15–24 who identify as sexual and gender minorities and receive HIV services or live in participating regions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the target age range or not connected to participating clinics or regions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a center-led program to accelerate how digital health supports HIV prevention and care for gay, bisexual, and transgender youths in Africa and similar settings. It brings together a network of clinics and partners to test practical ways to put evidence into everyday HIV services. The work focuses on equity, youth-friendly approaches, rigorous implementation methods, and sustainable collaboration. It aims to guide national and global guidelines so clinicians can better serve SGM youths living with HIV or at risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience more effective HIV prevention and improved access to evidence-based care tailored for SGM youths.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that implementing evidence-based digital health strategies can improve HIV care, but this program targets a specific youth population in international settings.
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.