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Official title Advancing Access to HIV/HCV Testing for People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06730555
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of the ACCESS strategy: an organizational-level intervention that uses funding and practice facilitation to improve the organizational capacity of syringe services programs (SSPs) to implement routine, opt-out HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing and linkage to care for people who inject drugs (PWID).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- SSPs must:
- be operating in an Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined vulnerable jurisdictions;
- serve at least 300 unique participants per year;
- not currently offer opt-out HIV/HCV testing;
- be capable and willing to prospectively collect aggregated, site-level data on the number of participants who are: i) offered HIV/HCV screening, ii)...
You likely can't join if
- SSPs must not:
- currently receive or have received Frontline Communities in the United States (FOCUS) funding;
- have already implemented opt-out HIV/HCV testing.
- currently participating in SAIA-SSP-HIV (NCT06025435)
See the full eligibility criteria
- SSPs must:
- be operating in an Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined vulnerable jurisdictions;
- serve at least 300 unique participants per year;
- not currently offer opt-out HIV/HCV testing;
- be capable and willing to prospectively collect aggregated, site-level data on the number of participants who are: i) offered HIV/HCV screening, ii) completed these tests, and iii) linked to care, as well as provide...
- have key staff that consent to participate in study surveys, qualitative interviews and practice facilitation throughout the study.
- SSPs must not:
- currently receive or have received Frontline Communities in the United States (FOCUS) funding;
- have already implemented opt-out HIV/HCV testing.
- currently participating in SAIA-SSP-HIV (NCT06025435)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Miami, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Miami, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.