Improving health and quality of life for rural older adults living with HIV
Testing the Efficacy of Two Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes and Quality of Life among Rural Older Adults Living with HIV
This project will test two remote programs to help older adults with HIV who live in rural areas stay in care, take their medicines, and feel better day-to-day.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11285470 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join one of two remotely delivered programs: group peer-support sessions where people living with HIV share experiences and encouragement, or a strengths-based one-on-one program that helps you build skills and solve practical problems like transportation, housing, or accessing food. The team previously piloted these remote approaches and will run a larger trial focused on older adults in rural communities. Researchers will track care engagement, viral suppression, and health-related quality of life using surveys, health information, and remote visits. Participation is mostly by phone or video and may include regular check-ins and brief questionnaires.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Older adults living with HIV who reside in rural areas of the United States and who can take part in phone- or internet-based group or one-on-one sessions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not have HIV, who live in non-rural/urban areas, or who cannot use phone or internet services may not be eligible or benefit from these remote programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these programs could help rural older adults with HIV stay connected to care, reach viral suppression more often, and reduce isolation to improve quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier small pilots and other remote peer-support or strengths-based HIV programs have shown promise, but larger randomized trials are still limited.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walsh, Jennifer Lynn — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Walsh, Jennifer Lynn
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 below.