Exploring ways to reduce heavy drinking and HIV risk among active-duty men who have sex with men in the military
Official title: Understanding and preventing heavy drinking and related HIV-risk behavior among active-duty men who have sex with men
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11006577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how heavy drinking affects the risk of HIV among active-duty military men who have sex with men, and it aims to find ways to help them make safer choices when it comes to alcohol and sex.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $172,855 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AA031949-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006577 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are active-duty men in the military who identify as having sex with men and engage in heavy drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as men who have sex with men or those not currently serving in the military may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between heavy drinking and HIV risk behaviors among active-duty men who have sex with men (AD-MSM) in the military. It aims to develop targeted interventions that address alcohol-related sexual risk behaviors, which are prevalent in this population. The study will utilize a combination of behavioral health assessments and community engagement to understand the unique challenges faced by AD-MSM, including stigma and access to preventive measures like PrEP. By focusing on this understudied group, the research seeks to create effective strategies to reduce HIV transmission rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to tailored interventions that significantly lower HIV infection rates among active-duty men who have sex with men.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research specifically targeting this population, similar approaches in civilian contexts have shown promise in reducing HIV risk behaviors.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walton, Thomas Otto — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Walton, Thomas Otto
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.