Improving depression care for veterans with HIV in clinics
Official title: Implementation of collaborative care for depression in VA HIV clinics: Translating Initiatives for Depression into Effective Solutions (HITIDES)
Funded at Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys · NIH-10397976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better help veterans with HIV who are also dealing with depression by training local healthcare providers to offer mental health support right where they get their HIV care, making it easier for them to feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (North Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002759-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10397976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are living with HIV and experiencing symptoms of depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing a collaborative care model specifically designed to treat depression among veterans living with HIV. The approach involves training local clinicians and leadership in HIV clinics to effectively integrate depression care into their services. By utilizing a clinical champion at each site and a learning collaborative, the study aims to enhance the delivery of mental health support and improve patient outcomes. The research will evaluate the effectiveness and cost of different strategies for implementing this model in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for veterans living with HIV by providing better access to depression care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that collaborative care models can effectively improve depression symptoms in similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys
North Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Painter, Jacob T — Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys
- Study coordinator: Painter, Jacob T
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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.