Exploring the connection between oral health and mental health in adolescents with HIV
Official title: Uncovering the Biological Link between Oral and Mental health in Adolescents Living with HIV (uBLOoM)
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11141404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how oral health and mental health are connected for teenagers living with HIV, especially those on treatment, to find ways to help them feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 3, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,449 |
| NIH project number | 7R21DE032869-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11141404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who are living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who are not adolescents may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how oral health and mental health are interconnected in adolescents living with HIV. It focuses on understanding the biological and immunological mechanisms that may link these two aspects of health, particularly in the context of those receiving antiretroviral therapy. By examining the role of oral microbiota and inflammation, the study aims to uncover potential interventions that could improve overall health outcomes for these adolescents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions that enhance both oral and mental health for adolescents living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the links between oral health and systemic conditions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coker, Modupe — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Coker, Modupe
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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.