Databases and Search Engines
CRISP
The Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) Web
site provides a searchable database of all federally funded biomedical research
projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions
from 1972 to present. Users can use the CRISP interface to search for
scientific concepts, emerging trends and techniques, or identify specific
projects and/or investigators. Search results provide abstracts, PI name and
contact information, grant fiscal year and project start/end date.
IFPMA
Clinical Trials Portal
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers &
Associations (IFPMA) clinical trials portal has been designed as a single entry
allowing you to search for comprehensive information on on-going clinical
trials (registry) or results of completed trials (database) conducted by the
pharmaceutical industry. Note: the majority of search results within the
registry and database are pulled from clinicaltrials.gov and centerwatch.org.
Follow the “How to Search” instructions to get the best search results.
Sandbar
Digital Library
The Sandbar Digital Library is a federally funded research project that
combined the findings from 114 qualitative studies, in which women were
interviewed about different aspects of being an HIV-positive woman. The 2 main
subjects women talked about in these studies were motherhood and stigma. The
digital library provides summaries of these studies, and is intended to be
useful for HIV-positive women, clinicians, and researchers.
Clinical Trial Networks
HPTN
The HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), a worldwide collaborative clinical
trials network, develops and tests the safety and efficacy of primarily
non-vaccine interventions designed to prevent the transmission of
HIV. HPTN research studies emerge from the six scientific working groups
and are developed by protocol teams that include HPTU (HIV Prevention Trials
Units) investigators and recognized experts in HIV prevention. As study
protocols are developed they undergo a rigorous intra- and extra-network review
process that ensures compliance with current ethical guidelines and regulatory
procedures.
IMPAACT
The International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials
(IMPAACT) group is a new Leadership Group representing a merger of
investigators from the Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group (PACTG) and the
Perinatal Scientific Working Group of the HIV Prevention Trials Network
(HPTN/HIVNET). The mission of the IMPAACT group, which is worldwide in scope,
is to significantly decrease the mortality and morbidity associated with HIV
disease in pregnant women, children, and adolescents. An Excel spreadsheet
of all on-going (transition) and Proposed IMPAACT research trials, including
information about enrollments and anticipated opening dates, can be accessed
from the IMPAACT Web site.
AACTG
The Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (AACTG), the largest HIV clinical
trials organization in the world, is a network of 38 university-based research
sites. The goal of the AACTG is to assist in defining the standards of
care of HIV-infected persons. Search this interface by Trial Category.
WHIN
Women’s HIV Interdisciplinary Network (WHIN) Chicago Web site home lists
recently awarded grants and publications.
CPCRA
Community Programs for Clinical Research on AIDS (CPCRA) is a clinical
trials group that conducts research through a national network of
community-based clinical units. CPCRA strives to reach underserved populations
by conducting trials in primary care settings. CPCRA’s trials focus on the day
to day medical management of HIV disease. The Web site provides a detailed list
of publications and presentations.
CFAR
There are twenty-one Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR). This link provides
contact information for directors & administrators and a link to individual
center’s Web sites if available.
Journal Search Engines
PubMed
PubMed includes Medline and OldMedline, which collectively represent 14
million journal citations in the field of medicine and allied health sciences
dating back to 1950. Provides a summary of journal articles, citations, and
when available, a link to full-text Web sites.
Medical Advocates
Showcases journals, papers, and abstracts on various HIV-related topics.
‘New & Noteworthy’ section lists recently published journal articles
in several categories, including: Disease Management Update, Drug Update,
Diagnostic Update, Marginalized Update, US Health Update, Global Update, and
Week In Review (most frequently accessed reports during the previous week).
