Understanding brain health in older adults living with HIV
Official title: Building Resources to Assess Impaired Neurocognition for Care and Research among Adults Aging with HIV (BRAIN Care HIV)
Funded at New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-10927454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how common brain health issues are in older adults with HIV, especially those over 50, to find out what might be causing these problems and how we can help improve their brain health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $171,191 |
| NIH project number | 5R21TW012370-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927454 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 50 and above who are living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 50 years old or those without HIV may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the high rates of neurocognitive impairment (NCI) among older adults living with HIV, particularly focusing on those aged 50 and above. It aims to gather and analyze multimodal data, including demographic, medical, and inflammatory factors, to better understand the prevalence and risk factors associated with NCI in this population. By studying a diverse cohort in Malaysia over several years, the research seeks to identify specific needs and develop targeted interventions to improve brain health and overall well-being for aging individuals with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of neurocognitive impairment in older adults with HIV, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on neurocognitive impairment in HIV, this study's focus on low- and middle-income countries is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Robbins, Reuben N — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Robbins, Reuben N
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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.