Women with HIV, age 50 to 70 years old

Berry St. near 4th Street, San Francisco CA

Description

UCSF-Department of Radiology conducting a research study to evaluate bone health and body composition using imaging as well as lab tests and general health assessments. In order to participate in the study, you must:  Be a female with HIV between 50-70 years old  Have no history of diabetes or diseases associated with poor bone quality  Not on medications known to impact bone and mineral metabolism  Be able to have an MRI Please only contact us if you fit within the criteria listed above. Study participation would include two visits over the course of two different days. The first study visit: will take place at the UCSF China Basin Imaging Center and consist of, - MRI imaging, - QCT imaging, high resolution CT imaging of the wrist and ankle, and - General health assessments and questionnaires. The second study visit: will take place, - at UCSF China Basin to perform the DXA bone density scan and - at UCSF Mission Bay to do the blood draw. All imaging for this study is non-invasive. You will be compensated $125 for completing the China Basin visit (approx. 3.5 hours) and $75 for the DXA and lab visit (approx. 1.5 hours) For more information, please contact the study coordinator at .