Could a vending Machine-Style kiosk curb HIV and overdose deaths in rural america?
NCT ID NCT05657106
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing a special kiosk placed in rural Appalachian Kentucky that provides clean syringes and harm reduction supplies to people who inject drugs. The goal is to see if the kiosk helps reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, and lowers the risk of drug overdose. About 752 adults who have used illicit drugs in the past 6 months are taking part across two counties.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Harm reduction kiosk (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this kiosk could provide a practical way to reduce HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose deaths in rural areas with limited access to harm reduction services.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by community. The kiosk may not reach all at-risk individuals or significantly change long-term risk behaviors.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States
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