Better housing and health planning for people experiencing homelessness
Improving Health and Housing Outcomes through a Simulation and Economic Model (iHOUSE Model)
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11171542
This project uses computer simulations to compare housing and health program options to help people experiencing homelessness, including reducing HIV infections and overdoses.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11171542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From my perspective as someone affected by homelessness, researchers will build the iHOUSE computer model to mimic how housing services and health outcomes play out in different cities like Denver and San Francisco. The team will feed the model local data on homelessness, HIV, overdoses, and costs to test which mixes of housing and health programs work best in each place. The model will produce estimates of life expectancy, overdose events, and HIV outcomes, along with the costs tied to each approach. Those results will be shared with policymakers and service providers to guide local decisions aimed at improving care and saving lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People experiencing homelessness, including those at risk for or living with HIV or affected by substance use, especially in cities like Denver and San Francisco, are the focus of the work.
Not a fit: People who are not experiencing homelessness or who live in areas not represented by the model may not see direct benefits from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help cities choose housing and health programs that save lives, prevent HIV, reduce overdoses, and use limited funds more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Simulation and economic models have informed public-health planning before, but combining housing, overdose, and HIV into a city-specific decision tool is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BAROCAS, JOSHUA ADAM — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: BAROCAS, JOSHUA ADAM
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 below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus