Exploring how aging affects people living with HIV and improving their mobility.
Official title: Mentoring Across Disciplines: Aging and Infectious Diseases with a Focus on Mobility
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10896470 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how aging and HIV affect your ability to move and stay healthy, and it aims to find helpful ways to support older adults living with HIV and other infections so they can age well and stay active.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $192,144 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AG082527-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896470 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are living with HIV and are interested in improving their mobility and overall health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the relationship between aging and HIV, particularly how these factors impact mobility and overall health. It aims to develop and implement effective interventions that promote successful aging for individuals living with HIV and other infectious diseases. The approach includes training in community-based research and health equity, as well as improving methods for measuring muscle mass and physical activity. By engaging with the community and utilizing mixed methods, the research seeks to create practical solutions that can be widely adopted.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in improving health outcomes for older adults with chronic conditions through targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erlandson, Kristine Mace — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Erlandson, Kristine Mace
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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.