Healthy sleep and pain relief for people living with HIV
Official title: Healthy Behaviors for Insomnia Prevention in People with HIV and Ongoing Pain (the HIP HOP study)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11421404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-centered plan tests a non-drug sleep program to reduce insomnia and pain in people with HIV who also have ongoing pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $533,418 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD021001-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV who have insomnia and ongoing pain and are willing to participate in a telephone-delivered behavioral program.
✕Less likely to help
Participants who do not have insomnia or pain, or who do not engage with a telephone-based program, may be less likely to benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to help people living with HIV who experience insomnia and chronic pain by delivering a brief behavioral sleep intervention (BBTI) over the phone. The approach focuses on practical, non-drug strategies to improve sleep and alleviate pain, with outcomes including insomnia severity and pain levels. If successful, this could mean better daytime functioning, improved mood, and a higher quality of life on an aging health journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may sleep better, feel less pain, and experience an overall improvement in daily functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary work showed that telephone-delivered BBTI reduced insomnia and pain in this population, supporting further testing.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goodin, Burel R. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Goodin, Burel R.
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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.