OUD & HIV Research Study
Researchers at the University of Miami are conducting a study on the effects of opioid use on brain health and overall health outcomes in adults with and without HIV.
Fast Facts
Adults With Suspected or Diagnosed Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Currently on Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV
Compensation
Provided Up To $200
Conducted in
Miami, FL
Study Background
Researchers are working to better understand how opioid use may affect brain health and physical well-being.
Opioids can impact many systems in the body, including the brain, immune system, and overall health. Researchers are interested in learning more about how long-term opioid use may influence brain function, inflammation, pain levels, and fatigue. By studying these effects, scientists hope to gain a clearer understanding of how opioids affect health outcomes.
This research study is being conducted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine on the Jackson Memorial Hospital Campus. Adults who have used opioids for at least 90 days may be eligible to participate. Both HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals may qualify. Information collected from this study may help researchers better understand the relationship between opioid use and brain health.
Study Background
Researchers are working to better understand how opioid use may affect brain health and physical well-being.
Opioids can impact many systems in the body, including the brain, immune system, and overall health. Researchers are interested in learning more about how long-term opioid use may influence brain function, inflammation, pain levels, and fatigue. By studying these effects, scientists hope to gain a clearer understanding of how opioids affect health outcomes.
This research study is being conducted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine on the Jackson Memorial Hospital Campus. Adults who have used opioids for at least 90 days may be eligible to participate. Both HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals may qualify. Information collected from this study may help researchers better understand the relationship between opioid use and brain health.
Additional Information
This study is being done to evaluate how opioid use affects brain health and related outcomes, such as inflammation, brain function, pain, and fatigue, in people with and without HIV.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults with suspected or diagnosed opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Currently on antiretroviral therapy for HIV
- Have been on antiretroviral therapy for at least 6 months
- Live in Florida
- Not currently pregnant
- Have used opioids within the past 90 days
- No history of head injuries
- Able to undergo an MRI (no permanent metal in the body)
- Ages 18-60
Participation involves one study visit lasting about 5 hours at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine medical campus. During the visit, participants may complete several procedures, including:
Providing a urine sample
Completing a blood draw
Filling out questionnaires
Undergoing a brain MRI scan
Completing a rapid HIV test (only if you have never been tested before)
Completing a rapid pregnancy test (for women)
If any procedures cannot be completed during the visit, participants may be asked to return or complete remaining items during a later video meeting.
Participants may receive up to $200 for completing study activities:
$150 for completing the brain MRI scan
$30 for completing questionnaires
$15 for the blood draw
$5 for providing a urine sample
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.