Research Studies
Columbia Nursing has a strong commitment to research through our Research Centers and studies conducted by our nurse scientists, investigating the underpinnings of patient symptoms, disease risk, and illness progression and seek to improve the delivery of care.
See studies listed within each of our Research Centers as well as the following:
High Risk, Underserved, and Vulnerable Populations
Community Health Workers And MHealth to Improve Viral Suppression (CHAMPS)
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: CHAMPS study evaluates the effectiveness of an existing community health workers' intervention using mobile health (mHealth) aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals with HIV (PLWH).
Community Health Workers And MHealth to ImProve Viral Suppression Plus (CHAMPS+)
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The study tests the effect of the CHAMPS intervention for improving viral suppression for people living with HIV in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Development and Pilot Testing of the Sense2Quit App
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The Sense2Quit study aims to help people with HIV quit smoking through use of an mHealth app and smartwatch.
Dissemination of the WiseApp for Improving Health Outcomes Across Settings (WiseApp in Spanish)
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The study will assess the effectiveness of using a mHealth approach among Spanish-speaking people living with HIV.
Drive to Zero
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: Developing a digital cohort to study drivers of non-sustained viral suppression in the Deep South.
mLab App RCT
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The study aims to learn about HIV testing behavior in and linkage to care in young adults.
mLab App Plus
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The mlab App Plus study looks to learn more about HIV and syphilis testing as well as linkage to care among young adults from the NYC metropolitan area.
LGBTQ Health
Limited Interaction Targeted Epidemiology (LITE-2)
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The purpose of this research study is to assess in-home HIV testing and linkage to care among adolescents and young adults.
MyPEEPS Young Trans Men: To advance HIV Prevention
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: MyPEEPS intervention for young transgender men (YTM) pioneers a scaled-up, mobile HIV prevention intervention designed by, and piloted for, a diverse group of YTM.
Prevention
American Women: Assessing Risk Epidemiologically (AWARE)
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The AWARE study seeks to understand the risks associated with acquisition of HIV infection by women living in the US and its territories.
mChoice
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The mChoice study aims to improve PrEP care among young men who have sex with men in NYC and Birmingham, AL.
MyPEEPS Mobile Plus
Principal Investigator: Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
Summary: The study will test the efficacy of MyPEEPS Mobile Plus for promoting initiation, adherence, and persistence of PrEP and decreased HIV risk behavior in YMSM.