Data and statistics support for HIV-related alcohol use, pain, and activity work
Biostatistics and Data Management Core
This project helps run and analyze trials testing ways to reduce unhealthy drinking and treat chronic pain and low physical activity in people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11171612 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers will run two clinical trials that target unhealthy alcohol use, chronic pain, and low physical activity among people living with HIV. The Biostatistics and Data Management (BDM) Core organizes and secures study data, plans and conducts statistical analyses, and supports the day-to-day running of the trials. The Boston ARCH Cohort is available for extra analyses and for mentoring new investigators working with patient data. The core’s support helps ensure the trials are well-run and that results are reliable and useful for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with HIV who drink alcohol at unhealthy levels and who experience chronic pain or low physical activity are the most likely candidates.
Not a fit: People without HIV or those with HIV who do not have unhealthy alcohol use, chronic pain, or low activity are unlikely to benefit directly from these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better ways to reduce harmful drinking, relieve chronic pain, increase physical activity, and improve overall health for people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials have shown some success reducing alcohol use and improving pain or activity in people with HIV, but combining these targets in the same program is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heeren, Timothy C. — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Heeren, Timothy C.
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.