SHARE Program: Innovations in Translational Behavioral Science to Improve Self-Management of HIV and Alcohol Reaching Emerging Adults

Mutiple Principal Investigators: Sylvie Naar, PhD, and Karen MacDonell, PhD

The SHARE program is a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) funded (Award # 1P01AA029547-02) innovation in translational behavioral science to explore and address overlaps of self-management of HIV and alcohol in emerging adults through a Florida-wide initiative. With the help of stakeholders' and youth-led input through connections across Florida, the SHARE program will allow young adults to be heard and studied to better understand the effects of alcohol on young people living with HIV. This project consists of three studies: Project Define, Project Engage, and Project Sustain. Define and Engage are actively recruiting and Sustain will begin in fall of 2024. Participants are assigned to either Define or Engage after eligibility screening.

Who Can Participate:

• Emerging adults aged 18-29 who reside in Florida, are HIV+, have had at least 1 alcoholic beverage in the last 30 days, are able to read and understand English, have internet access, and are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Duration:

• For Project Engage, the duration is 1 month. For Project Define, the duration is 9 months.

Location:

• All study activities take place online.

Compensation:

• Maximum compensation for Define is $155, and up to 42 participants may be selected for a focus group, for an additional $35. Maximum compensation for Engage is $140.

Primary Contact: SHARE Program Community  Engagement Core; share.cec@med.fsu.edu 850-644-7726

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Who do Women Talk to About Relationship Matters?: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Social Networks and Disclosure in Florida

Principal Investigator: Pooja Ichplani

This study compares the interpersonal networks of women survivors of intimate partner violence with those of women at-risk of intimate partner violence. The end goal is to propose recommendations for a social network driven primary prevention program to reduce incidents of intimate partner violence.

Who Can Participate:

• Women who are at least 18 years of age, and have been or currently are in an intimate or romantic relationship for at least three months.

Duration:

• 30 minute survey

Compensation:

• Participants earn $10 upon survey completion.

Primary Contact: Pooja Ichplani; pichplani@fsu.edu; 850-345-8210

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HippoCamera and Depression Study

Principal Investigator: Valerie Sainterant

This study is interested in researching if hippoCamera memory replay can help increase the mood of older adults with depression, while it also helps improve memories.

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 65 years of age and/ older
• Those without a history of seizures
• Must own a smartphone/table with a camera

Duration:

• Participation will include an in-person visit to obtain a medical history, some measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), and draw a single vial of blood. The entire meeting will take no longer than 40-45 minutes.

Compensation and free parking provided.

Primary Contact: Valerie Sainterant; vs18b@fsu.edu; 850-645-0655

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Rapid Treatment of PTSD with Accelerated Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Principal Investigator: Dr. F. Andrew Kozel

This is a clinical treatment study for individuals aged 18-65 with PTSD. This study involves Virtual Reality Guided Mindfulness and accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 18-65 years of age
• Those without contraindications for VR or TMS treatment (for example, history of seizure disorder, metal in head, significant neurological disorder, current substance use disorder, current psychotic disorder).
• Those without significant or ongoing litigation.
• Cannot have had TMS treatment in the past.

Up to $300 compensation provided upon completion of the treatment study.

Primary Contact: Dr. F. Andrew Kozel; fsun@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-2824

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