Support services for children and adolescents living with HIV
Official title: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HIV AIDS CLINICAL TRIAL NETWORKS
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11338125 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve HIV treatment and prevention for mothers, children, and teens by supporting clinics in areas where the virus is common, making sure families get the care they need together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $166,665 |
| NIH project number | 75N94023D00001-P00005-759402300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11338125 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include mothers and their children, particularly those from minority backgrounds living in urban areas affected by HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not have children affected by HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for HIV therapeutics and prevention specifically for mothers, children, and adolescents. It aims to provide critical support for clinical trial centers located in areas where infected individuals are prevalent, particularly in urban and resource-limited settings. The initiative emphasizes family-centered care, ensuring that both mothers and children receive coordinated medical attention. By addressing the unique challenges faced in these communities, the research seeks to improve access to HIV treatment and prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in enhancing HIV treatment and prevention strategies in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Driver, Barbara — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Driver, Barbara
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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.