New study tests clinic strategies to curb HIV and infections in drug users

NCT ID NCT07073924

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

Summary

This study aims to help outpatient clinics provide HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and sterile injection equipment to people who inject drugs. Researchers will work with clinics to develop and test a bundle of strategies, including patient education, provider training, and system changes. The goal is to reduce HIV and serious injection-related infections. The trial will involve 536 participants across multiple clinic sites.

What this could mean

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Active substance
behavioral intervention (education, peer support, provider training, policy changes)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical model for clinics to reduce HIV and serious infections among people who inject drugs.
What could go wrong
This is an early pilot study focused on implementation, not direct health outcomes. The strategies may not be adopted widely or may not reduce infections as hoped.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Center for Psychiatric And Chemical Dependency Services

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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  • Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Latterman Family Health Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15132, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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