Training to understand HIV's effects on mothers and infants
Next Generation Training in HIV Research: Immunity in the First 1000 days in mother-infant dyads (TIGRIS)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY · NIH-11062434
This study is all about helping healthcare workers learn more about how HIV in pregnant women can affect their babies, with the goal of finding better ways to support mothers and infants facing these challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11062434 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on training healthcare professionals to investigate how HIV infection in pregnant women can lead to negative birth outcomes and immune issues in infants. It involves a collaborative effort between Stellenbosch University in South Africa and several prestigious institutions in the US, Canada, and the UK. The program aims to enhance laboratory skills and data analysis capabilities among researchers, ultimately generating new insights into HIV's impact on mother-infant pairs. By fostering international collaboration, the project seeks to improve understanding and treatment of HIV-related complications in early life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women living with HIV and their infants, particularly in African regions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have HIV may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for infants born to HIV-positive mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar training programs that enhance understanding of HIV's effects on maternal and child health.
Where this research is happening
Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
- STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY — Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GRAY, CLIVE MAURICE — STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GRAY, CLIVE MAURICE
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus