Technology-Based Adherence Interventions for Substance Abusing Populations with HIV (R34)

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Purpose. Through this FOA, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to stimulate and support research on the development, determination of feasibility, and pilot testing of interventions that utilize technological tools (e.g., mobile enabling technologies, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), enhanced Medication Event Monitoring System, computer software, portable digital devices, cell phone and/or Digital Assistant Device among others) to foster adherence to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treatment regimens among substance abusing populations in naturally occurring timeframes and contexts. Multidisciplinary collaboration between social scientists, medical (physician/nurse) researchers and technology experts to develop and refine mobile technological instrumentation, e-health technology and software as interventions (or as part of interventions) that foster adherence to HIV treatment regimens and access to care in real time is encouraged. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R34 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with FOA of identical scientific scope, PAS-10-097 that encourages applications under the R01 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. NIDA intends to commit up to $1.5 million in total costs in FY 2010 and 1.5 million in FY 11 to support 6-9 new projects under this FOA and the accompanying R01 FOA.

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