What drives HIV prevention choices for women who inject drugs?

NCT ID NCT05799339

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how women who inject drugs view a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication called CAB-LA. Researchers interviewed 144 women to understand what influences their decisions to use this option versus daily pills. The goal is to learn how to better support this group in preventing HIV.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cabotegravir (CAB-LA) long-acting injectable PrEP

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help design better HIV prevention programs tailored for women who inject drugs.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on gathering opinions and early engagement data, not testing effectiveness. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opioid abuse Psychological Trauma HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prevention Point Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143, United States