Tracking HIV among people who inject drugs in San Francisco and Alameda County
Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the HIV Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID)
This study is looking to help people who inject drugs in San Francisco and Alameda County by gathering important health information and offering HIV testing, so we can better support and protect their health in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Francisco Department of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874791 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the understanding and management of HIV among people who inject drugs (PWID) in San Francisco and Alameda County. By creating a new data collection system called Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS), the study will recruit 600 PWID using innovative sampling methods. Participants will undergo HIV testing and complete a baseline questionnaire, allowing researchers to gather vital information on their health and behaviors over time. The goal is to enhance outreach and prevention efforts for this marginalized population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and reside in San Francisco or Alameda County.
Not a fit: Patients who do not inject drugs or live outside the targeted counties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective HIV prevention strategies and improved health outcomes for people who inject drugs.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using similar data collection methods to improve health outcomes in marginalized populations.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- San Francisco Department of Public Health — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcfarland, William — San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Mcfarland, William
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.