Improving care for older adults living with HIV
Official title: Tailored Geriatric Assessment and Management for HIV Care Settings
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-10973225 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve care for older adults living with HIV by creating a helpful guide that addresses their unique health and social needs, and it involves input from both patients and experts to make sure it's useful for doctors who may not specialize in elderly care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $239,773 |
| NIH project number | 7K76AG064545-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973225 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 50 and above who are living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 50 or do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of older adults living with HIV by developing a tailored Geriatric Assessment and Initial Management guide. It aims to address the complex medical and social challenges faced by this population, including multimorbidity and mental health issues. The approach involves gathering insights from patients and experts to ensure the assessment is relevant and effective for older HIV-positive adults. The goal is to create a system that can be easily implemented by healthcare providers who may not specialize in geriatrics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that geriatric assessments can effectively predict hospitalization and mortality in older HIV-positive adults, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greene, Meredith — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Greene, Meredith
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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.