AWARE alcohol use among persons living with hiv remains a significant barrier for ending the hiv epidemic
The newest generation of wrist-worn alcohol biosensors, shaped like a fitness tracker, provided a great opportunity for improving alcohol use monitoring and intervention. This NIAAA-funded project was the first study to validate the BACtrack Skyn wrist sensor in HIV+ and HIV- drinkers and evaluate its utility for research and clinical applications. Eligible participants were invited to consume three beers in a simulated bar lab at the University of Florida while wearing the wrist biosensor, and also wore the wrist biosensor for two weeks in their daily life to test whether it was a valid and user-friendly tool.
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Participants had to:
- Be 21 years or older
- Be living with or without HIV
- Drink an alcoholic beverage at least once a week
Investigators
- Yan Wang, PhD (Principal Investigator, University of Florida)
- Robert Cook, MD, MPH (Co-Investigator, University of Florida)
- Robert Leeman, PhD (Co-Investigator, University of Florida)
- Nancy Barnett, PhD (Co-Investigator, Brown University)
Contact Information
Business hours: (352) 273-7920
Email: edgelab@hhp.ufl.edu