Understanding how adolescents can consent to HIV prevention research in Uganda
Improving understanding of Capacity to consent to sensitive biomedical HIV prevention Research among adolescents in Rakai Uganda (ICARE)
['FUNDING_R01'] · GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH POLICY · NIH-11070363
This study is looking at how teenagers in Rakai, Uganda can give their permission to join important HIV prevention research, while also understanding the challenges that getting permission from parents can create, and it aims to help make it easier for young people to take part in future studies about HIV prevention methods like PrEP.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH POLICY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11070363 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the ability of adolescents in Rakai, Uganda, to provide informed consent for participation in sensitive biomedical HIV prevention research. It aims to identify the barriers that parental consent poses to adolescent involvement and to explore the developmental differences in decision-making among youth. By leveraging existing community cohort studies, the research will assess adolescents' beliefs and interests in HIV prevention methods like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The ultimate goal is to create a digital toolkit that facilitates adolescent participation in future biomedical studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 living in Rakai, Uganda, who are interested in HIV prevention.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those not residing in Rakai, Uganda, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased participation of adolescents in HIV prevention trials, ultimately improving health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding consent capacity in adolescents can enhance their participation in sensitive health studies, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH POLICY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KRENISKE, PHILIP — GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH POLICY
- Study coordinator: KRENISKE, PHILIP
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