Clinical trial for HIV
Official title Integrated e-Health (Electronic Health) for HIV and Substance Use Disorders in Justice Involved Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05547048
What this study is testing
What is Athena strategy?
Athena strategy is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for hiv.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this 2-site (CT, AL) study is to test innovative interventions to reduce stigma and improve the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and opioid use disorder (OUD) care continua in women involved in the criminal justice system (WICJ). This study evaluates a newly validated PrEP decision aid and eHealth for integrated PrEP and MOUD compared to a decision aid-only for WICJ with OUD.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- woman
- have access to a working mobile or landline phone
- Lifetime CJ-involvement (probation, parole, intensive pretrial or community supervision, or release from prison/jail)
- are confirmed HIV-negative by point-of-care 3rd generation HIV antibody test
- meet clinical criteria for PrEP
You likely can't join if
- unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
- pregnant or breast-feeding
- currently taking PrEP at the time of study enrollment
- not comfortable conversing in English or Spanish.
See the full eligibility criteria
- woman
- have access to a working mobile or landline phone
- Lifetime CJ-involvement (probation, parole, intensive pretrial or community supervision, or release from prison/jail)
- are confirmed HIV-negative by point-of-care 3rd generation HIV antibody test
- meet clinical criteria for PrEP
- have opioid use disorder (regardless of baseline treatment status)
- unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
- pregnant or breast-feeding
- currently taking PrEP at the time of study enrollment
- not comfortable conversing in English or Spanish.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.