UPLIFT: Understanding how HIV status shapes parental feeding choices
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-11403045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-centered study explores how people with HIV make feeding decisions for their babies and what supports help them choose and carry out feeding plans.
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, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01PS005288-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11403045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with HIV who are considering or practicing breast/chestfeeding for their infants, along with their healthcare providers and care teams.
✕Less likely to help
People not currently planning or involved in infant feeding decisions related to HIV may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on MoPWH (mothers and other parents with HIV) in the US and aims to understand how feeding decisions are made, what factors influence those choices, and how healthcare providers can best support shared decision-making. Researchers will collect data on current feeding practices, demographics, psychosocial factors, and clinical situations to identify gaps and opportunities for improved guidance. The study will involve surveys and stakeholder interviews to capture perspectives from parents, clinicians, and care teams. The goal is to inform evidence-based counseling and practices that balance infant feeding goals with HIV transmission risk in a real-world setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to clearer, more personalized feeding guidance and better support for MoPWH and their families.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited data on HIV-related infant feeding decision-making in the US; this study addresses a novel area with potential for meaningful impact.
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.