Active Research Studies

Investigating Self-Management of the Dual Diagnosis of HIV and Diabetes”. National Institute of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research

• Primary Goal of this mixed method study is to test and revise the theory of self-management of diabetes for persons with HIV
• Funding: National Institute of Health; National Institute of Nursing Research
• Currently recruiting persons with a dual diagnosis of HIV and diabetes. Contact me for more information jzuniga@nursing.utexas.edu

Investigating Biomarkers in Persons with Dual Diagnoses of HIV and Diabetes

• The primary goal of this feasibilty study is to identify specific biomarkers that can differentiate between PLWH who do not have T2DM and those who have both conditions. Biomarkers include: IL-6, hs-CRP, sTNF-RI, and sTNF-RII, and many more.
• Funding: The St. David’s Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Research in Underserved Populations.
• Recruitment is complete.

CommUnity Care Healthcare Utilization

• The primary goal of this study is to identify patterns of healthcare utilization for persons with chronic illnesses cared for at an area clinic that serves low and non-insured patients.
• There is no recruitment for this study.