BridgeMD
Prevention study for HIV
Official title Prevention Ambassadors: Intervention to Promote HIV Service Engagement in the Networks of SSP Clients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06848686
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- HIV testing and service uptake are infrequent among people who use drugs (PWUD) in the United States. In partnership with a community-based syringe service program (SSP), this project will develop the SSP-based "Prevention Ambassadors" (PA) intervention to promote HIV testing and service uptake among PWUD via the secondary distribution (i.e., peer delivery) of HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits with local HIV service information and referrals to HIV service navigation in the social networks of SSP clients (i.e., PWUD).
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
- Index Participant
- Being greater than or equal to 18 years old
- Reporting drug use (past month)
- Having other people who use drugs (PWUD) in one's social network
- Being willing to talk about HIV testing and services with at least 2 PWUD in their networks and attempt to refer them to the study
You likely can't join if
- \- Persons who participated in formative study activities related to the development of the PA intervention will not be eligible to participate.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Index Participant
- Being greater than or equal to 18 years old
- Reporting drug use (past month)
- Having other people who use drugs (PWUD) in one's social network
- Being willing to talk about HIV testing and services with at least 2 PWUD in their networks and attempt to refer them to the study
- Speaking English fluently Peer-Recruit Participant
- Being greater than or equal to 18 years old
- Reporting drug use (past 3 months)
- Being recruited by an index participant (evidenced by presenting the coupon used to recruit them)
- Speaking English fluently
- \- Persons who participated in formative study activities related to the development of the PA intervention will not be eligible to participate.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Diego, California, 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 San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
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.