Using a pill sensor to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV
Official title: An integrated intervention using a pill ingestible sensor system to trigger actions on multifaceted social and behavioral determinants of health among PLWH
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11083657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special pill with a tiny sensor can help people with HIV remember to take their medication by giving them real-time feedback and support for challenges like not having enough food or stable housing, all to improve their health and keep the virus under control.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,138,343 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD019188-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living with HIV who are struggling with medication adherence due to social and behavioral challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who have stable adherence to their medication regimen may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a pill ingestible sensor system can enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV (PLWH) by addressing social and behavioral factors that affect health. The study aims to provide real-time feedback on medication adherence while also tackling issues like food insecurity and unstable housing that can hinder treatment success. By integrating technology with support for social determinants of health, the research seeks to improve overall health outcomes and viral suppression rates in a high-prevalence area like Los Angeles.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve medication adherence and health outcomes for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using technology to monitor medication adherence, but this approach of integrating social determinants of health is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Honghu — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Liu, Honghu
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.