Support services for HIV prevention and treatment in adolescents
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CARE CONTINUUM FOR HIV-AFFECTED ADOLESCENTS IN RESOURCE CONSTRAINED SETTINGS IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE NETWORK
This study is all about helping young people who are living with HIV, especially in places where resources are limited, by making sure they get the care and support they need to stay healthy and prevent new infections.
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 ID | NIH-11095704 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing comprehensive care and support services for adolescents affected by HIV in resource-constrained settings. It aims to prevent new HIV infections and ensure that youth living with HIV are identified, linked to care, and retained in treatment. The approach includes logistical coordination, data management, and regulatory oversight to enhance the effectiveness of interventions in various regions, particularly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. By leveraging existing successes, the research seeks to implement innovative strategies tailored to the needs of at-risk adolescents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents and young adults under 21 years old who are at risk for HIV or living with HIV in low-to-middle income countries.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 21 years or those not living in resource-constrained settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for adolescents living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches to HIV prevention and treatment in resource-limited settings, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Westat, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Driver, Barbara — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Driver, Barbara
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 below.