Creating a tool to predict functional decline in older adults living with HIV
Official title: Developing a Risk Index for Functional Decline in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with HIV
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10928132 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how daily life for older adults with HIV changes over time and aims to find out what factors might make it harder for them to manage everyday activities, so we can help identify those who may need extra support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,825 |
| NIH project number | 5F31AG084417-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928132 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how everyday functioning changes over time for older adults living with HIV. It aims to identify specific factors that contribute to functional decline, such as neurocognitive impairment and other health issues. By analyzing data from existing longitudinal studies, the researchers will develop a risk index that can help identify individuals at higher risk for losing their ability to perform daily activities. This project is supported by a team of experts in HIV and aging at UC San Diego.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better support and interventions for older adults living with HIV, helping them maintain their daily functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding functional decline in older adults with chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ham, Lillian — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Ham, Lillian
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.