Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 1R01MD021005-01
Adapting an evidence-based physical activity program to reduce pain and enhance quality of life for older women living with HIV
Recipient
University of Illinois at Chicago
Award Amount
$907,321.00
Ceiling
$907,321.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
1R01MD021005-01
NIH grant to adapt and test a physical activity program to reduce pain and improve quality of life for older women living with HIV, focusing on arthritis management and psychosocial support.
Description
This study aims to adapt the evidence-based Fit & Strong! program to address arthritis-related pain, symptom burden, and psychosocial needs of older women living with HIV by integrating group-based physical activity and behavior change strategies while addressing multi-level contextual factors. The project includes a pilot adaptation phase and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate its impact on health outcomes, feasibility, and sustainability.