Improving dental and mental health care for people living with HIV
Official title: Identifying Factors to Improve Dental and Mental Health Care among People with HIV
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10906440 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the difficulties people with HIV have in getting dental and mental health care, and it wants to find out what makes it hard for them to get the help they need, so we can improve their overall health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | September 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $773,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R56DE032873-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906440 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who may be experiencing dental and mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not have dental or mental health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by people living with HIV in accessing dental and mental health care. It aims to identify both individual and systemic barriers that prevent effective treatment and care coordination. By conducting assessments over two years with 400 participants from HIV clinics, the study will explore how oral health issues and psychiatric disorders are interconnected and how they affect overall well-being. The goal is to enhance engagement and adherence to necessary health services for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to comprehensive dental and mental health care for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing barriers to care can significantly improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Larry K — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Brown, Larry K
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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.