Understanding breastfeeding and infant feeding choices for parents with HIV.
Official title: PS24-040 UPLIFT Study (Understanding Parental Lactation and Infant Feeding decisions Tailored to people with HIV.\")
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11030948 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how parents with HIV in the U.S. decide on breastfeeding and feeding their babies, aiming to understand their choices and get better support from healthcare providers to keep both parents and infants healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $999,128 |
| NIH project number | 1U01PS005288-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030948 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents with HIV who are considering breastfeeding or infant feeding options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or are not involved in infant feeding decisions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the changing recommendations for breastfeeding and infant feeding among parents with HIV in the United States. It aims to gather data on the decision-making processes, practices, and outcomes related to breastfeeding for these parents. By collecting insights from both parents and healthcare providers, the study seeks to identify factors that influence feeding choices and improve counseling practices. The goal is to support informed decision-making while minimizing the risk of HIV transmission to infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights that enhance the support and counseling for parents with HIV regarding infant feeding options.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been a shift in guidelines, this research is addressing a relatively novel area with limited prior studies specifically focused on parents with HIV.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn
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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.