Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT03135886
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 'practice coaching' program can help opioid treatment clinics offer more HIV and hepatitis C testing to their patients. Clinics are randomly assigned to receive either coaching focused on HIV testing, coaching that adds hepatitis C testing, or just informational materials. The goal is to see if coaching leads to more patients getting tested and linked to care, compared to standard information alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Practice coaching interventions to improve HIV and hepatitis C testing in opioid treatment programs
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could increase HIV and hepatitis C testing among people in opioid treatment, leading to earlier diagnosis and timely care, potentially reducing transmission and improving health outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and focuses on program-level changes, so results may vary across different settings. Success depends on staff engagement and resources, and it may not directly prove health improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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