Clinical trial for HIV
Official title BIG Chicago: A Trial of Basic Income Guarantee for Young People Living With HIV
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07502365
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two interventions - Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) + Treatment as Usual and Treatment as Usual among individuals living with HIV who have experienced financial hardships. The main question it aims to answer is: Compared with the Treatment as Usual group, will participants in the BIG + Treatment as Usual group be more likely to improve care engagement and viral suppression?
- 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 to 35
You may be able to join if
- Living with HIV for 24 months or longer;
- Ages 18-35;
- English-speaking;
- One or both of the following:
- Experienced a gap in HIV provider care of 6 or greater months during the prior 12-month period;
You likely can't join if
- Unwilling/unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to confirm HIV status
- Unable to conduct the study in English
See the full eligibility criteria
- Living with HIV for 24 months or longer;
- Ages 18-35;
- English-speaking;
- One or both of the following:
- Experienced a gap in HIV provider care of 6 or greater months during the prior 12-month period;
- Had an unsuppressed viral load at any point within the prior 12-month period (unsuppressed meaning a viral load of 200 copies/mL or higher);
- Household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level; and
- Experiencing financial distress, as based on a financial well-being score of 1-4 (high financial distress).
- Unwilling/unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to confirm HIV status
- Unable to conduct the study in English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
Compensation is likely for taking part in this study.
No amount is published here - ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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