Understanding and improving long-term viral suppression in people living with HIV
Official title: Exploring, Predicting, and Intervening on Long-term Viral suppression Electronically (EPI-LoVE)
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10836559 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people living with HIV who are having trouble keeping their virus levels low, and it will use digital tools to understand the challenges they face, like mental health and stigma, especially among young folks and those in rural areas, to help improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | May 3, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,589,625 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3AI176592-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10836559 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who have a viral load greater than 200 copies/mL and have experienced gaps in HIV care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already adequately virally suppressed or do not have access to HIV care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enroll a large group of individuals living with HIV who are not adequately virally suppressed. By utilizing digital tools and artificial intelligence, the study will explore the factors affecting HIV care engagement and viral suppression over time. It will focus on understanding the challenges faced by participants, including mental health issues, substance use, and stigma, particularly among diverse populations such as young individuals and those living in rural areas. The research will employ innovative recruitment strategies, including social media and partnerships with healthcare organizations, to reach those in need.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for achieving and maintaining viral suppression in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using digital platforms and targeted recruitment strategies to improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gorbach, Pamina Mae — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Gorbach, Pamina Mae
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.