Understanding how COVID-19 affects people living with HIV using Medicaid data.
At the Intersection of HIV and COVID-19: Medicaid Data as a Complement to Cohort Studies
['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-11092088
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people living with HIV, focusing on their health risks and access to care, to help improve support and services for them during tough times.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11092088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals living with HIV (PLWH) by analyzing Medicaid data from 27 states and Washington, DC. It aims to determine the risks associated with COVID-19 for PLWH, including hospitalization and mortality rates, while also assessing how the pandemic has disrupted HIV care services. By examining a large population of Medicaid beneficiaries, the study seeks to identify geographic and social factors that influence health outcomes for PLWH during the pandemic. The findings could help inform public health strategies and improve care for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV who are enrolled in Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those not enrolled in Medicaid may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of health risks for people living with HIV during pandemics.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the impact of COVID-19 on PLWH, indicating that this research is building on existing knowledge but also exploring new territory.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LAU, BRYAN — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LAU, BRYAN
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus, Acute Disease