Compensated
Research Study
Research Study
Are you living with HIV? Do you feel pain doing daily activities OR are you less active than you want to be? Join a remote research project that might help you!
Compensation is Provided
Visits will be remote; no in-person meetings required
Living with HIV
18 Years and Older
Drink Alcohol at Least Monthly
Fast Facts
More Information About this Study:
You may be a good fit for our 6 month-long research study looking at alcohol use and its effects on HIV-related conditions and quality of life.
By videoconferencing with our team at Boston University, we hope to increase your ability to be more active and engaged in your daily life.
By videoconferencing with our team at Boston University, we hope to increase your ability to be more active and engaged in your daily life.
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you:
- Are 18 years and older
- Have a confirmed HIV diagnosis
- Drink alcohol at least monthly
- You will complete an interview by video conference (for example: Zoom) and then again two more research interviews 3 and 6 months later. During these interviews, you will speak with a Boston University research staff member about your alcohol use, quality of life, and daily activities.
- For 2-week periods at the beginning of the study and again 3 months later, you will answer brief questions (2-3 minutes) several times a day about your mood and drinking behaviors on your phone.
- You will be asked to collect a small blood sample using an easy and safe device.
- You may be randomly assigned to participate in video conferencing calls approximately every 2 weeks (or up to 7 calls over 3 months) with a study counselor to help support your daily life and activity goals.
- You may be given a Fitbit activity tracker and asked to wear it every day of the 6-month study. This device will be yours to keep.
- All study activities are done over the phone or by video conference. There are no in-person meetings. You do not have to travel to participate.
- You may be asked to show a research staff member government issued photo identification at the eligibility screening and consent time point.
You will be compensated up to $480 for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.