ADHOC is an observational study of people living with HIV over the age of 50. Data from this study will be used to research the interaction between HIV and aging.
ADHOC is an observational study that collects data on PLWH over the age of 50 using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire includes information on sociodemographic factors, activities and interests, HIV diagnosis and status, health care use and satisfaction, antiretroviral therapy, comorbid medical conditions, health and well-being, substance use, and sexual practices.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,049
Mazonson & Santas Inc
Larkspur, California, United States
Change in loneliness
Measured using the Three-Item Loneliness Scale. This scale is comprised of 3 questions that measure three dimensions of loneliness: relational connectedness, social connectedness and self-perceived isolation.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Loneliness at baseline
Measured using the Three-Item Loneliness Scale. This scale is comprised of 3 questions that measure three dimensions of loneliness: relational connectedness, social connectedness and self-perceived isolation.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in quality of life
Measured using the PozQoL. PozQoL is a short 13-question scale assessing quality of life among people living with HIV. The scale includes four subscales: health concerns, psychological, social and functional.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Quality of life at baseline
Measured using the PozQoL. PozQoL is a short 13-question scale assessing quality of life among people living with HIV. The scale includes four subscales: health concerns, psychological, social and functional.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in cognitive function
Measured using the Functional Assessment of HIV Infection (FAHI Cognition). The FAHI Cognition subscale will be used to create a standardized score to assess outcome.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cognitive function at baseline
Measured using the Functional Assessment of HIV Infection (FAHI). The FAHI Cognition subscale will be used to create a standardized score to assess outcome.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in social well-being
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Measured using the Functional Assessment of HIV Infection (FAHI). The FAHI Social Well-being subscale will be used to create a standardized score to assess outcome.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Social well-being at baseline
Measured using the Functional Assessment of HIV Infection (FAHI). The FAHI Social Well-being subscale will be used to create a standardized score to assess outcome.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in depression
Measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 (PHQ-4). PHQ-4 is a brief self-report questionnaire that consists of a 2-item depression scale (PHQ-2) and a 2-item anxiety scale (GAD-2).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Depression at baseline
Measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 (PHQ-4). PHQ-4 is a brief self-report questionnaire that consists of a 2-item depression scale (PHQ-2) and a 2-item anxiety scale (GAD-2).
Time frame: Baseline
Change in anxiety
Measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 (PHQ-4). PHQ-4 is a brief self-report questionnaire that consists of a 2-item depression scale (PHQ-2) and a 2-item anxiety scale (GAD-2).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Anxiety at baseline
Measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire - 4 (PHQ-4). PHQ-4 is a brief self-report questionnaire that consists of a 2-item depression scale (PHQ-2) and a 2-item anxiety scale (GAD-2).
Time frame: Baseline
Change in sleep quality
Measured using The Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale (MOS-SS). MOS-SS includes 12 items assessing sleep disturbance, sleep adequacy, somnolence, quantity of sleep, snoring, and awakening short of breath or with a headache.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Sleep quality at baseline
Measured using The Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale (MOS-SS). MOS-SS includes 12 items assessing sleep disturbance, sleep adequacy, somnolence, quantity of sleep, snoring, and awakening short of breath or with a headache.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in alcohol use
Measured using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-C). The AUDIT-C is a 3-item screening survey that can help identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Alcohol use at baseline
Measured using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-C). The AUDIT-C is a 3-item screening survey that can help identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence).
Time frame: Baseline
Change in self-perceived stigma
Measured using the Internalized AIDS-Related Stigma scale (IAS). IAS is a six-item scale designed to measure the construct of internalized stigma.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Self-perceived stigma at baseline
Measured using the Internalized AIDS-Related Stigma scale (IAS). IAS is a six-item scale designed to measure the construct of internalized stigma.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in lipodystrophy
Measured using the Assessment of Body Change and Distress (ABCD). The ABCD assesses subjective report of bodily changes and body dissatisfaction, and it includes 20 items on the impact of bodily changes on psychosocial variables, quality of life, and HIV self-care behaviors.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Lipodystrophy at baseline
Measured using the Assessment of Body Change and Distress (ABCD). The ABCD assesses subjective report of bodily changes and body dissatisfaction, and it includes 20 items on the impact of bodily changes on psychosocial variables, quality of life, and HIV self-care behaviors.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in resilience
Measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 2). The CD-RISC contains two items and was developed as a measure of "bounce-back" and adaptability.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Resilience at baseline
Measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 2). The CD-RISC contains two items and was developed as a measure of "bounce-back" and adaptability.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in interpersonal support
Measured using the Interpersonal Support Evaluation Checklist - 6 (ISEL-6). ISEL-6 is derived from the long form of the ISEL and contains 6 items that assess the perceived availability of social support.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Interpersonal support at baseline
Measured using the Interpersonal Support Evaluation Checklist - 6 (ISEL-6). ISEL-6 is derived from the long form of the ISEL and contains 6 items that assess the perceived availability of social support.
Time frame: Baseline
Change in anti-HIV medication adherence
Measured using the brief adherence self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire asks participants how much of their anti-HIV medications they have taken over the past month (0 to 100%).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Anti-HIV medication adherence at baseline
Measured using the brief adherence self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire asks participants how much of their anti-HIV medications they have taken over the past month (0 to 100%).
Time frame: Baseline
Change in frailty
Measured using the Frailty Index Elders (FIFE). FIFE is a 10-item instrument with scores ranging from 0-10. A score of 0 indicates no frailty; a score of 1-3 indicates frailty risk; and a score of 4 or greater indicates frailty.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Frailty at baseline
Measured using the Frailty Index Elders (FIFE). FIFE is a 10-item instrument with scores ranging from 0-10. A score of 0 indicates no frailty; a score of 1-3 indicates frailty risk; and a score of 4 or greater indicates frailty.
Time frame: Baseline
Demographic characteristics
Demographic characteristics including, but not limited to, age, sex, race, body weight, income, and education will be evaluated as potential predictors of inter- and intra-participant variability for patient-reported outcome measures.
Time frame: Baseline, and once a year through study completion.