HIV & Opioid Use Research Study
The UPENN Treatment Research center is conducting a research study examining how HIV and Opioid use disorder relate to inflammation in the brain.
Who Can Participate
Living with HIV + not using Opioids
Living with HIV + in stable treatment for Opioid
use disorder
use disorder
Not living with HIV + in stable treatment for
Opioid use disorder
Opioid use disorder
Facts About Our Study
This research is examining brain inflammation related to opioid use and living with HIV, and seeks people with and without these conditions
Participants from 18 to 60 years old
Willing to complete all 4 study sessions
Available for MRI and PET/CT scan
Compensation for full participation = $550
Study Background
Opioids have direct effects on immune function and Opioid Use Disorder may be accompanied by
infections such as HIV
Help researchers learn more about how Opioid Use and HIV status affect inflammation in the
brain by participating in a paid study of a new brain imaging drug
infections such as HIV
Help researchers learn more about how Opioid Use and HIV status affect inflammation in the
brain by participating in a paid study of a new brain imaging drug
Additional Information
Why is this study being done?
The goal of this study is to use imaging to learn more about how opioid use and HIV status affects inflammation in the brain and body.
Is this study for me?
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Living with HIV + not using opioids
• Living with HIV + in stable treatment for opioid use
• Not living with HIV + in stable treatment for opioid use
Eligibility Criteria:
• Living with HIV + not using opioids
• Living with HIV + in stable treatment for opioid use
• Not living with HIV + in stable treatment for opioid use
What will happen if I participate in this study?
About the visits
1. Screening/intake session
This is when we confirm that this study is a good fit for you. This session involves a urine drug screen, doing questionnaires and assessments, and an hour-long medical exam by a nurse (which includes a blood draw).
2. Baseline visit
This session involves doing assessments only.
3. Brain MRI scan
This session involves an MRI scan only.
4. PET scan visit
This session involves a PET scan (having an IV placed in each arm and lying in the scanner for about 1 hour) and doing questionnaires and assessments.
1. Screening/intake session
This is when we confirm that this study is a good fit for you. This session involves a urine drug screen, doing questionnaires and assessments, and an hour-long medical exam by a nurse (which includes a blood draw).
2. Baseline visit
This session involves doing assessments only.
3. Brain MRI scan
This session involves an MRI scan only.
4. PET scan visit
This session involves a PET scan (having an IV placed in each arm and lying in the scanner for about 1 hour) and doing questionnaires and assessments.
Will I be paid for being in this research study?
You will be paid up to $550 for full participation.
Will it cost me anything to participate in this study?
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.
Who is running the study?
Jacob Dubroff, MD PhD. is the principal investigator of the study.
For any additional questions, reach out to our team at 215-746-1987
For any additional questions, reach out to our team at 215-746-1987