Community hubs could boost HIV prevention access

NCT ID NCT07246057

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a model called STEP-UP, which partners community organizations with telehealth PrEP services to help people access HIV prevention medication. Researchers will enroll 92 participants in the Philadelphia area to see if this approach is acceptable and increases PrEP prescription rates compared to the usual direct-to-consumer telehealth model. Participants will complete surveys and interviews about their experiences.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (telehealth PrEP navigation model)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical way to get more people access to HIV prevention medication through trusted community organizations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (92 participants) focused on feasibility and acceptability, not on health outcomes. The model may not work as well in other communities or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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