Secondary cervical cancer prevention for women with 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-11535289 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a nurse-led, peer-supported program to help women with HIV who are at risk for cervical cancer through HPV screening, nutrition, and emotional support in rural India.
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) | $26,388 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA285063-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535289 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV/AIDS in rural India who have limited access to HPV screening and nutritional/psychosocial support.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without HIV or those with good access to HPV screening and nutrition programs may see little or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
Women living with HIV in India often face higher risk of cervical cancer and barriers to screening. The study builds on a prior program that combined nurse leadership with peer counselors to provide emotional support, nutrition education, and protein supplements, aiming to improve immune health and reduce precancerous cervical lesions. Participants receive integrated care that includes HPV screening, psychosocial support, and dietary interventions, with follow-up to track cervical health and immune markers. The research seeks to show whether this holistic approach can lower cancer risk and improve well-being for WLH with limited access to health services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce cervical cancer risk and improve overall health and quality of life for women living with HIV in low-resource settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed improvements in immune markers, nutrition, and depression, with a signal toward reduced cervical lesion risk, warranting further study.
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.