Digital lifeline: street medicine program aims to connect trafficking survivors with HIV and addiction care

NCT ID NCT07699484

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Lifespan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a digital program called CONNECT, designed to help women who have survived sex trafficking access care for HIV, substance use, and mental health. Delivered through a street medicine team that serves unhoused women, the program pairs participants with a care navigator who assists with referrals. Researchers will compare CONNECT to usual care to see if it increases engagement in treatment, and whether the program is practical and acceptable for this population.

What this could mean

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Active substance
CONNECT behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical way to connect vulnerable women with life-saving HIV, substance use, and mental health services.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (60 participants) focused on feasibility. The program may not show a clear benefit or may be difficult to deliver in real-world street medicine settings.

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Locations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02904, United States

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