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NCT06784908 Stress and Pain in People Living With HIV

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NCT ID NCT06784908
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Yale University
Condition HIV
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-01-16
Primary Completion 2030-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 68 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Yale Pain Stress Task (YPST)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-16 with a primary completion date of 2030-01-31.

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Brief Summary

This is a basic human experimental study utilizing 4 groups of individuals with and without HIV and complex morbidities of cannabis use disorder and major depression who will participate in 2 sessions of the Yale Pain Stress Task (YPST) and follow-up phase to assess drug use and mood symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * good health as verified by screening examination * Able to read English and complete study evaluations and provide informed written and verbal consent. Additional criteria PLWH * HIV-1 lab test positive * undetectable viral load * good ART adherence Additional criteria by group: PLWH +CM: * CB positive urine toxicology * meet DSM-5 criteria for CUD and MDD as assessed using SCID-I. HC * HIV-1 test negative * urine toxicology negative * no major medical and psychiatric diagnoses based on DSM-V. PLWH Only: * HIV-1 test positive * urine toxicology negative * no major medical and psychiatric diagnoses based on DSM-V. CM Only: * HIV-1 test negative * urine toxicology positive * meet DSM-5 criteria for CUD and MDD as assessed using SCID-I Exclusion Criteria: * meet primary, current moderate and severe criteria for other SUD including cocaine, alcohol, opiates, sedatives, nicotine * current use or past history of cocaine or opioid use disorder * history of any psychotic disorder * current diagnoses of bipolar disorder and PTSD * psychotic or otherwise severely psychiatrically disabled (i.e., suicidal, homicidal, current mania) * significant underlying medical conditions such as cerebral, renal, thyroid or cardiac pathology that would interfere with study participation * medications with known central effects on HPA axis and cytokines/immune function * women who are pregnant, nursing or those using hormonal birth control that affect HPA axis cortisol responses.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Rachel Hart, MA

✉ Rachel.hart@yale.edu

📞 203-737-4791

Principal Investigator

Rajita Sinha, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Yale University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06784908 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 68 Years, studying HIV. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06784908 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06784908 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Rachel.hart@yale.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06784908 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06784908 clinical trial?

NCT06784908 is sponsored by Yale University. The principal investigator is Rajita Sinha, Ph.D. at Yale University. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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