Improving health for aging individuals living with HIV by addressing multiple health conditions
Official title: An EYE toward healthy aging in HIV: building evidence for multimorbidity screening and prevention
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10899607 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better care for older adults living with HIV who may face multiple health issues, and it aims to find helpful ways to improve their health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $178,200 |
| NIH project number | 5K23AG084415-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899607 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are aging individuals living with HIV, particularly women, who are at risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have any chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the challenges faced by aging individuals living with HIV, particularly the increased risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions, known as multimorbidity. It aims to enhance care delivery and outcomes for these patients by utilizing a geroscience-guided approach, which considers the aging process in the management of their health. The study will analyze data from a large cohort of over 12,000 individuals with or at risk of HIV to identify effective screening and prevention strategies tailored to their unique needs. By addressing the specific health challenges faced by aging individuals with HIV, the research seeks to improve their quality of life and reduce healthcare costs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health management strategies for aging individuals with HIV, ultimately improving their quality of life and longevity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing multimorbidity in aging populations can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Collins, Lauren Frances — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Collins, Lauren Frances
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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.