Stimulant Use and Methylation in HIV

Stimulant Use and Methylation in HIV

This study will leverage extracted leukocyte DNA specimens from a completed NIH-funded project to examine the efficacy of a behavioral intervention model that reduced stimulant use on DNA methylation over 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 18 years old
• Documentation of HIV-positive serostatus
• Speak English
• Biological verification of recent methamphetamine use
• Completion of at least three contingency management (CM) visits
• Self reported anal sex with a man in the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to provide informed consent, evidenced by cognitive impairment
• HIV negative serostatus