Alcohol use patterns, aging, and health in people with HIV
Official title: Alcohol use patterns and treatment, aging, and chronic conditions among people with HIV
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11534434 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant looks at how unhealthy drinking affects aging and health problems in people living with HIV and how alcohol care might help them stay healthier longer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $769,158 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AA033289-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11534434 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV who have unhealthy alcohol use and are part of the CNICS network or similar clinical cohorts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without HIV or without unhealthy alcohol use are unlikely to directly benefit.
What this research studies
People with HIV who drink excessively may experience aging-related health issues sooner. The project uses a large, real-world clinical data network to track how unhealthy alcohol use and its treatment influence physical and cognitive function, frailty, and liver disease over time. Researchers will examine age-related conditions in CNICS participants to identify factors that accelerate health decline and test how alcohol care could modify these outcomes. The study aims to inform targeted interventions that extend healthspan and reduce morbidity for aging people with HIV. It leverages detailed alcohol assessments, genetic data, and patient-reported outcomes to capture a comprehensive picture of aging in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could guide personalized alcohol treatment and aging-focused care to improve quality of life and reduce chronic disease in people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies have linked unhealthy alcohol use with worse aging-related outcomes in HIV, but this project builds on rich CNICS data to translate findings into targeted interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crane, Heidi M. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Crane, Heidi M.
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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.