Writing away HIV risk: trauma therapy boosts PrEP in Drug-Using women

NCT ID NCT05192434

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

Summary

This study tests a program called TIARAS, which combines a reward system for staying drug-free and on PrEP (HIV prevention pills or shots) with expressive writing about past trauma. The goal is to see if this approach lowers HIV risk in women who inject drugs. 219 women from Philadelphia clinics took part over 12 months, with researchers tracking PrEP adherence and risky behaviors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opioid abuse Psychological Trauma HIV infectious disease prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prevention Point Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143, United States