Recruiting at 3 sites No phase HIV

HIV study: NIATx

Official title Enhancing Uptake of Needle and Syringe Programs in Canadian Federal Prisons

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07122219

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This study is looking at how to make clean needle programs easier to use. It aims to help more people in prison get clean needles.
Who it's for
You may be able to join if you are in a Canadian federal prison. You must be a person who uses needles to take drugs.
What's involved
You would take part in a program that gives you clean needles. The team will look for ways to make this program work better for you.
Time commitment
The study happens in nine prisons. It lasts as long as the program runs in your prison.
  • Time commitment: about 24 months
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

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

You may be able to join if

  • All people incarcerated at a study site during the intervention period

You likely can't join if

  • \- None (site level intervention)

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada
  • Smiths Crossing, New Brunswick, Canada
  • Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

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, but confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The study runs about 24 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada; Smiths Crossing, New Brunswick, Canada; Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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