Understanding Long-Term Health in a Group of People at High Risk for HIV
The Epidemiology of the Weiss Cohort Project
This research looks at the long-term health of people who have used drugs and are at high risk for HIV, including those living with HIV, to help improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913542 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are following a special group of nearly 11,000 drug users, some with HIV and some without, who have been part of a health tracking effort since the 1980s. This group is diverse in background and location, and we have their health information and stored samples. We want to understand how HIV and drug use affect their health over 35 years, specifically looking at causes of death and different types of cancer they might develop. This will help us learn more about the long-term effects of these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on individuals who were part of an established cohort of drug users, including those with and without HIV, who have been followed for many years.
Not a fit: Patients not part of this specific long-term cohort or similar groups may not directly benefit from this particular study's findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will help doctors and health systems better understand and plan care for people living with HIV and those who use drugs, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon an existing, well-established cohort, continuing a long history of data collection and analysis to understand health trends over time.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiss, Stanley H — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Weiss, Stanley H
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.