Improving Health and Housing Outcomes for People Experiencing Homelessness with a Simulation and Economic Model
Official title: Improving Health and Housing Outcomes through a Simulation and Economic Model (iHOUSE Model)
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11555900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A researchers’ team will build a simple, realistic computer model to explore how housing, health services, and policies could help people who experience homelessness, including those with HIV/AIDS.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $111,150 |
| NIH project number | 3R01DA061228-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11555900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults experiencing homelessness or at high risk of homelessness who access health and housing services in urban settings.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing homelessness or not impacted by housing insecurity may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project creates a simulation and economic model to test how different housing and health interventions might improve life expectancy, reduce overdoses, and lower HIV incidence among people experiencing homelessness. The model uses real-world data from urban settings like Denver and San Francisco to reflect locale-specific factors. Researchers will compare costs and health outcomes under various policy scenarios, helping communities choose feasible options. The work aims to provide decision-makers with a real-time, cost-aware lab for testing ideas before implementing them in the real world.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could guide cities to adopt housing and health strategies that save lives and money for people experiencing homelessness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous models in housing and health have informed policy decisions, but locale-specific simulations tailored to homelessness and HIV outcomes are still emerging.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barocas, Joshua Adam — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Barocas, Joshua Adam
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.