Measuring Treatment Regimen Fatigue in older adults living with HIV
Official title: The development and validation of a scale to measure Treatment Regimen Fatigue among older adults living with HIV
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11318874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new tool is being developed to measure the tiredness and burden some older adults with HIV feel from their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $600,538 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG074695-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11318874 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (50+) living with HIV who are managing complex treatment regimens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience significant treatment fatigue or whose fatigue is unrelated to their HIV regimen may derive less direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create and validate a specific scale to capture treatment regimen fatigue in adults aged 50 and older living with HIV. The team will gather input from patients to ensure the questions reflect real-life challenges in managing HIV treatment alongside aging and other health conditions. The resulting instrument should help clinicians understand which factors contribute to fatigue and tailor support to improve adherence and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the scale could help clinicians identify patients at risk of poor adherence and guide personalized interventions to support treatment management.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work relied on single items or non-ideal tools, so this project represents a more comprehensive and targeted approach.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ritchwood, Tiarney D — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Ritchwood, Tiarney D
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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.