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Meth and HCV Effects
NeuroAIDS: Effects of Methamphetamine and HCV
HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
Igor Grant, M.D.
Description » Research study seeking to understand the effects of past and current Meth use on the brain and central nervous system. Study also seeks to understand the relationship between Meth use, HIV, and HCV infection. Includes a sub-study focusing on HCV treatment.
Criteria » Includes people with methamphetamine dependence within the last 18 months and people who have rarely or never used methamphetamine. People in either group may have had experimental use of other substances. Eligibility for the HCV treatment sub-study includes past Meth dependence and scheduled treatment for HCV at the UCSD Liver Clinic
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045

 

Study of Advanced HIV
California NeuroAIDS Tissue Network
HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
Igor Grant, M.D.
Description » A research study seeking to understand the effects of advanced HIV on the brain and central nervous system. Assessments will be scheduled every 6 months with payment for each completed visit. The study also seeks to establish a tissue bank for HIV positive donors. Sites are available in San Diego (HNRC), Irvine (UCI), and Los Angeles (Cedars Sinai Medical Center/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and USC).
Criteria » People with advanced HIV (AIDS) to participate in a research study that will involve semi-annual visits in order to track HIV-related changes in cognition. Pre-consent to autopsy and tissue banking are required for participation in this study.
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045

 

HIV & the Brain
HIV Neurocognitive Disorders - A Randomized Clinical Trial of CNS-Targeted HART
HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive
Principal
Investigator »
Ron Ellis, M.D., Ph.D.
Description » A research study attempting to learn more about the effects of HIV in the brain and central nervous system and to understand the effects of various treatment options.
Criteria » Experiencing changes in thinking, memory, attention, or concentration since becoming HIV-positive; having friends and family comment on difficulties remembering or understanding what has been said; getting lost in familiar places; or becoming unable to complete basic tasks. Possibly changing HIV medications due to low CD4 cell count and/or high viral load.
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045
HIV/Bipolar Disorder: Implications for Medication Adherence
HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
David Moore, Ph.D.
Description » A research study being conducted to learn more about medication adherence among individuals with bipolar disorder and HIV infection
Criteria » Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and currently taking prescribed medication for the treatment of Bipolar Disorder and HIV infection
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045
Prospective Memory and Aging: Remembering to Remember
HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
Steven Woods Psy. D.
Description » A research study being conducted to learn more about how infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may affect memory, everyday functioning and adherence to medications. If someone participates in this study and is HIV-positive and currently taking HIV medications, he or she may be randomly assigned to participate in a medication adherence sub-study that will last for a total of 5 weeks.
Criteria » No substance abuse or dependence within the last 12 months.
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045

 

Painful Neuropathy
HIV Status: Positive | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
Ron Ellis, M.D., Ph. D.
Description » This experimental research study seeks to determine if medicinal cannabis (marijuana) is safe and effective for treating pain in individuals with HIV-associated distal, sensory-predominant polyneuropathy (DSPN)
Criteria » HIV infection and signs and symptoms consistent with DSPN and other medications have been ineffective in treating the the discomfort associated with DSPN.
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045

 

Functional and Cognitive Impact of HIV in Spanish Speakers
HIV Status: Positive or Negative | HCV Status: Positive or Negative
Principal
Investigator »
Mariana Cherner, Ph.D.
Description » A research study being conducted to collect information about how Spanish speakers perform daily routine activities, such as working or driving a car, and to find out how HIV infection might affect these activities of daily living. The results of this study may lead to a greater understanding of the impact of HIV on everyday functioning.
Criteria » Must be Spanish speaking or Bilingual (Spanish/English). Must be of Mexican descent.
Contact Info » (619) 543-5045

 

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