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CURB-2 Trial: We are currently recruiting adults who use cocaine and are interested in participating in a study to examine medications as a possible treatment for cocaine use disorder.

CURB-2 is an abbreviation we use to refer to this study because there was a similar study completed and published in 2016 called CURB, which stands for Cocaine Use Reduction with Buprenorphine. The results from that study showed that using injectable naltrexone and sublingual buprenorphine was beneficial to participants on high doses of the medication. This study will give injectable naltrexone and injectable buprenorphine to make sure medication doses are consistent to confirm potential benefits.

There are no approved treatments specifically for cocaine use disorder. We are looking for adults (18-65 years of age) who are using cocaine and who are interested in reducing or stopping their use. The purpose of our study is to test a combination of two medications for 2 months as a possible treatment for cocaine use disorder.

This study includes the use of a placebo, which looks like the medication we are testing but does not include any active medicine. Study medication and assessments will be provided to participants at no cost. Participants will receive compensation for their time and efforts.

Study information will be kept strictly confidential. Your privacy is important to us.

Call us for more information at 205-996-0211 or email us at curb2study@uabmc.edu

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Do you vape or live with someone who vapes? You may be eligible to participate in this PAID vaping and lung function study.

If you are 19 or older and an exclusive vaper (meaning only vaping and no cigarette smoking) who lives with someone who does not vape, or a non-vaper who lives with an exclusive vaper, you may qualify for this study. The person who vapes/does not vape can be your roommate, partner, etc. Potential participants will be screened before enrollment to ensure they are eligible. Once enrolled, participants will blow into a spirometer to measure their lung function and answer questions on respiratory symptoms. If you are interested, please email at rvlab1665@gmail.com or provide your details via this link: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ExuSQMcdg3AC8K, and we will contact you. Thank you!

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Do you vape or live with someone who vapes? Then you may be eligible to participate in this PAID vaping and lung function study.

If you are 19 or older and an exclusive vaper (meaning only vaping and no cigarette smoking) who lives with someone that does not vape, or a non-vaper who lives with an exclusive vaper, then you may qualify for this study. The person who vapes/does not vape can be your roommate, partner etc. Potential participants will be screened prior to enrollment to ensure they are eligible. Once enrolled, participants will blow into a spirometer, which will measure their lung function and answer questions on respiratory symptoms. If you are interested, please email at rvlab1665@gmail.com or provide your details via this link: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ExuSQMcdg3AC8K and we will contact you. Thank you!

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Biomarkers in people with opioid addiction

Are you struggling with Opioid addiction? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at UAB that focuses on biomarkers in people with opioid addiction. The study includes 1 visit and takes up to 2 hours to complete. For more information, please call the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at (205) 934-8336. You will be compensated $20 for your time and efforts.

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Adults who have drank alcohol in the past year needed for research

Are you 18 years old or older? Have you drank alcohol in the past year? Researchers in the UAB School of Medicine are recruiting individuals 18 years and older who have drank alcohol in the past year. The study involves completing a brief online screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will complete a second set of questionnaires that lasts 90 minutes for which will receive $30. For more information about our study, email us at arshnoorgrewal@uabmc.edu.

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Are you an African American or Caucasian with Opioid Use Disorder?

We are enrolling opioid users without a history of psychosis, endocrine diseases, inflammatory diseases, or autoimmune diseases. If you meet these criteria you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Compensation provided up to $20. For more information, please call the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at 205-934-8336.

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Smokers and non-smokers ages 18 or older needed for CRAVESS study

Researchers in the School of Medicine are recruiting people from the general public age 18 years or older to participate in a research study. The study is one remote visit that consists of filling out questionnaires online. The purpose of the study is to examine the racial differences in sleep patterns as it relates to cigarette smoking and smoking dependence. Results from this study may help in designing better treatments for quitting smoking. If you are eligible and decide to enroll, this study will take approximately one hour to complete, and you will be compensated $40 for your time. To see if you qualify go to: https://bit.ly/3wjtT2F

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Do You Vape?

Researchers at UAB are recruiting vape users to study naturally occurring psychological States. Participants do not have to want to quit to participate. You will have the opportunity to be compensated more than $210 for your participation. For more information please call our research staff at (205) 996-0323.

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UAB offers no-cost treatment program to stop cocaine use

UAB is currently offering a no-cost research treatment program for those who want to stop using cocaine. This study combines medication and counseling treatment. If you use cocaine and would like to stop, please call UAB at (205) 975-7721.

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Do you want to quit smoking?

UAB is currently offering a no-cost research treatment program. This study combines medication and counseling treatment designed to help you quit smoking cigarettes. For the completion of 6 in-person visits, you will be compensated up to $285. For more information, please call the UAB School of Public Health at 205-975-7721. ENROLLMENT STILL OPEN THROUGH 2024.

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Recruiting college students age 19 and older who smoke cigarettes for study

Researchers in the School of Public Health are recruiting college students age 19 and older who smoke cigarettes (at least 5 cigarettes per day). Participants will take part in an educational counseling session. You do NOT have to want to quit smoking to participate. Participation involves coming to our center for one 30-minute orientation session, one 60-minute educational counseling session, and two 15-minute follow-up sessions. You will be asked to fill out some questionnaires, abstain from smoking overnight, and smoke a cigarette that we will provide you. You will be offered an 8-week supply of the nicotine patch that you may use if you wish. You will have the opportunity to be compensated a total of $75 cash for your participation. For more information, call our research staff at 205-975-7721.

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