Investigating COPD risks and care quality in people living with HIV
Risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, quality of care, and outcomes in people with HIV
This study is looking at how living with HIV affects people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and what can be done to improve their care, so if you have both conditions, your experience and treatment could get better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the risk factors for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in individuals living with HIV. It aims to identify how HIV infection influences the outcomes after AECOPD and examines the quality of COPD care provided to these patients. By comparing people with HIV to those without, the study will explore the relationship between HIV-specific factors, traditional risk factors, and the effectiveness of COPD treatment. The findings could help improve care strategies for individuals affected by both HIV and COPD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 years old who are living with HIV and have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and treatment strategies for patients with COPD who are also living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that understanding the interplay between HIV and COPD can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Konstantinidis, Ioannis — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Konstantinidis, Ioannis
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.