Investigating the impact of alcohol use on health in people living with HIV/AIDS
Boston Alcohol Research Collaboration on HIV/AIDS - Comorbidity Center (Boston ARCH CC)
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol impacts the health of people living with HIV/AIDS, especially when it comes to dealing with chronic pain and staying active, and it aims to find helpful ways to improve their well-being through friendly online programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how alcohol consumption affects the health of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, particularly in relation to chronic pain and physical inactivity. It involves conducting randomized trials to explore effective interventions that can help manage these issues. The study aims to improve the overall well-being of patients by addressing the interplay between alcohol use and HIV-related health complications. Participants may engage in e-health clinical trials designed to test scalable approaches for better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV/AIDS who also experience issues related to alcohol consumption, chronic pain, or physical inactivity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV/AIDS or do not engage in alcohol use may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health management strategies for individuals living with HIV/AIDS who also struggle with alcohol use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing alcohol use and its effects on health in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stein, Michael D — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Stein, Michael D
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.