Improving nutrition to reduce tuberculosis among people with HIV in India
Official title: Nutritional Interventions to End Tuberculosis among persons with HIV in India (NUTRIENT-India)
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-10932110 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how better nutrition can help people living with HIV in India stay healthier and reduce their chances of getting tuberculosis (TB).
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $127,514 |
| NIH project number | 5K01AI167733-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932110 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are living with HIV in India.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those outside the age range of 21 and older may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how nutritional interventions can help decrease the incidence and mortality of tuberculosis (TB) among individuals living with HIV in India. By using a microsimulation model, the study aims to quantify the long-term effects of these interventions on TB outcomes. The researchers will analyze various nutritional strategies to determine their cost-effectiveness and overall impact on public health. Patients may benefit from improved nutritional support that could enhance their health and reduce TB risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in tuberculosis cases and deaths among people living with HIV in India.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that nutritional interventions can positively impact health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sinha, Pranay — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sinha, Pranay
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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.