Transforming prison care for HIV, HIV risk, and substance use disorders
Official title: Transforming systems of care to address HIV, HIV risk, and substance use disorders in prisons
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11567794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly look at improving HIV care and prevention for people in state prisons, especially where substance use is common.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $171,180 |
| NIH project number | 3DP2DA063100-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11567794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People currently incarcerated in state prisons who have HIV, HIV risk factors, or substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Prison residents without HIV risk factors or SUD may not directly benefit from this project.
What this research studies
This grant aims to strengthen prison health systems to better prevent and treat HIV while addressing substance use disorders among incarcerated individuals. It partners with health leaders to create a learning health system approach that can adapt care delivery inside prisons and share lessons with other settings. The work focuses on improving access to HIV treatment, prevention, and SUD recovery for people who are often hard to reach during incarceration and after release.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to more people in prison getting HIV care quickly and staying engaged in treatment, reducing transmission and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in prison and community settings shows benefits from integrated HIV and SUD care, but this project tests a learning health system approach within state prisons.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jack, Helen Elizabeth — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Jack, Helen Elizabeth
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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.