What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with addiction. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving Medication for opioid-use disorder (MOUD) for opioid-use disorder (OUD), HIV testing, HIV treatment for participants living with HIV not already in care, PrEP for participants without HIV, Testing and referral for vaccination or treatment for hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV), Testing and referral for treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV), Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, Primary care, Harm reduction services, Peer navigation, COVID-19 testing and referral for further evaluation, care and/or treatment. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Are there criteria about substance use or wanting to reduce it?
The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by HIV Prevention Trials Network, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.
