BBTI vs. BMT to improve sleep and thinking in older adults with HIV
Official title: The Impact of BBTI on Cognition and Sleep Health in Older Adults with HIV
Funded at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa · NIH-11404925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests two sleep-improvement approaches to see which helps older adults with HIV sleep better and think more clearly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $715,977 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG092240-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 50+ with HIV and insomnia who are willing to participate in a behavioral treatment trial.
✕Less likely to help
If a participant does not experience insomnia or does not respond to behavioral approaches, benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
Many people aging with HIV experience insomnia and cognitive problems. The study will compare Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (BBTI) with Brief Mindfulness Therapy (BMT) in adults aged 50 and older who have HIV and insomnia, using a randomized single-blind design. Participants will be assigned to one of the two treatments and followed to measure sleep quality and cognitive function up to a year after treatment. The goal is to see which approach provides better sleep improvements and whether those sleep gains relate to better thinking and memory. If successful, results could guide personalized non-drug options to support aging with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better sleep and potentially sharper thinking for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Behavioral sleep therapies have improved sleep in other populations and show promise in people with HIV, but direct comparisons in this age group are novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cody, Shameka L — University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
- Study coordinator: Cody, Shameka L
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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.