This application describes the Chinese Clinical Trials Unit on HIV Research (CCTU) and its capacity to serve as a Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) for the NIAID clinical research networks. Though widely noted for the rapid scale up and success of HIV treatment and prevention services, China faces ongoing public health challenges surrounding HIV. Its unique epidemic profile offers opportunities to examine the following research topics: - As part of the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), assess the 1) acceptability and feasibility of early antiretroviral treatment as a prevention strategy in HIV serodiscordant couples, 2) feasibility and efficacy of an enhanced test, link, and care strategy to reduce HIV transmission in urban MSM and to improve STI treatment uptake in FSW, and 3) acceptability and adherence to approved PrEP regimens among MSM in China; - As part of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), evaluate 1) the safety and efficacy of poxvirus-protein combination vaccine candidates among high HIV-incidence risk groups, 2) specifically evaluate safety and efficacy of prime-boost vaccine strategies utilizing the Chinese-developed vaccinia plasmid vector rTV and collaborator protein candidates, and 3) assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of combined vaccine and PrEP approaches; - As part of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), to investigate 1) optimal regimens, timing, and efficacy of new drugs for HIV/Hepatitis co-infection as well as their interaction with HAART drugs, and 2) efficacy of integrated strategies to prevent and treat co-morbidities, including TB, diabetes, and other noncommunicable co-morbidities in diverse patients, including elderly patients. CCTU will consist of up to 6 Clinical Research Sites (CRSs), which represent the diverse range China's at-risk and patient population structures and viral diversity. The outcomes of CCTU's research will be widely applicable to national, regional, and global efforts on HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

Public Health Relevance

Given China's large population size, rapid pace of development, and concentrated HIV/AIDS epidemic, the treatment and prevention lessons learned here will be of great relevance for global disease control efforts, particularly in resourc-constrained settings. China's unique epidemic profile and research capacities allow for investigations on a range of typically difficult-to-reach patient populations and at-risk groups.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project with Complex Structure Cooperative Agreement (UM1)
Project #
5UM1AI069411-11
Application #
9208111
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAI1-RRS-A (S3))
Program Officer
Castillo, Blanca E
Project Start
2007-07-01
Project End
2021-01-31
Budget Start
2017-02-01
Budget End
2018-01-31
Support Year
11
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
$1
Indirect Cost
Name
National Center for AIDS/Std Control and Prevention
Department
Type
DUNS #
545274532
City
Beijing
State
Country
China
Zip Code
10220-6
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