Can telehealth stop HIV in its tracks? new study tests two approaches
NCT ID NCT05897099
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways of offering HIV prevention medications, hepatitis C treatment, and substance use disorder care to people who inject drugs. Participants will receive services via telehealth and be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see which approach works best for preventing HIV and reducing harm.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 350 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or older * able to speak English or Spanish * willing and able to sign informed consent, provide locator information and medical records release * non-reactive result on rapid HIV test * use of SSP to exchange syringes 2 times in the past 3 months * planning to stay in the area for 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * reactive HIV test * currently on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) by urine drug screen * currently on PrEP by self-report * Principal or site investigator discretion * currently in prison or jail * current enrollment in Clinical Trials Network 121 * receipt of tele-harm reduction in previous 3 months * signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IDEA Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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IDEA Syringe Services Program
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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