IRISS: A study for people coping with a new HIV diagnosis
Have you been recently diagnosed with HIV?
The IRISS study is looking at what’s effective in helping people cope with a new HIV diagnosis.
Participating in IRISS :
Participants in the IRISS Study will complete 4 assessment interviews over 15 months and have 3 blood draws to measure CD4 and Viral Load
Participation also includes 5 weekly sessions of either:
- personalized interviews to talk about what’s going on
since testing positive or
- skills-building exercises to better manage your mood
You may be eligible if:
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have been recently diagnosed with HIV
- Are an English or Spanish speaker
You will receive up to $250 for participating in 9 visits.
For more information please call: 415-353-4299 (message only line)
The IRISS study is being conducted by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine with multiple sites in San Francisco and the East Bay.
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