Scale-up of an adolescent HIV transition toolkit to help youth become adults with HIV care
Official title: Scale-up of an evidence-based Adolescent Transition Package to support transitional care among youth living with HIV
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11607943 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project in Kenya will help clinics use a proven toolkit to improve how young people with HIV move from teen-focused care to adult care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $537,730 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH136897-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607943 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Youth living with HIV and healthcare workers in Kenya who are involved in their transition to adult care.
✕Less likely to help
The intervention may not benefit youths who are not engaged with clinics or in settings where implementation is not feasible.
What this research studies
This project builds on a successful trial showing the Adolescent Transition Package helps youth living with HIV stay on treatment and stay engaged with care. It tests two ways to roll out the toolkit through Kenya’s Ministry of Health, using data-driven, youth-led strategies to tailor the rollout. Thirty-two HIV clinics will be randomized to compare the standard cascade approach with an enhanced, youth-driven implementation plan. The study uses a hybrid design to measure both how well the toolkit is adopted and how it impacts youth transition outcomes. The aim is to scale the ATP effectively across Kenyan clinics with ongoing data-guided improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the ATP scale-up could help more youth with HIV stay retained in care and achieve viral suppression during the transition to adult services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials in Kenya showed the ATP improved transition readiness and was feasible and acceptable.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: John-Stewart, Grace C. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: John-Stewart, Grace C.
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.