Secondary cervical cancer prevention for vulnerable women with HPV and HIV in India
Official title: Secondary Cervical Cancer Prevention of Vulnerable Women with HPV and HIV Co-infection in India
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11535290 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program in India aims to help women living with HIV reduce cervical cancer risk through HPV screening, nutrition, and emotional support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $189,942 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA285063-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535290 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV/AIDS in India who have limited access to HPV screening and nutrition/psychosocial support.
✕Less likely to help
Women without HIV or not residing in settings with limited screening and support may not experience the same benefits.
What this research studies
This project builds on a prior study with WLH in rural India and plans to strengthen programs that include HPV screening, psychosocial support, and nutrition. Nurses and peer counselors will deliver services that address depression, stigma, and nutrition to boost immune health and potentially lower precancerous cervical lesions. The study will track immune markers, body composition, depression scores, and cervical screening results to see if the integrated approach improves health outcomes. If successful, the program could become a practical model for reducing cervical cancer risk among WLH in resource-limited settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower cervical cancer risk and improve overall well-being for WLH through integrated screening, nutrition, and psychosocial support.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier findings suggested improvements in immune function, nutrition, and depression with a nurse-led support program and protein supplements.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nyamathi, Adeline M — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Nyamathi, Adeline M
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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.