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
- This study is testing whether getting money helps people with HIV stay in care. It also checks if this helps keep the virus under control.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have HIV and face money problems.
- What's involved
- You might get $500 a month for 18 months. You would also fill out nine surveys and share your medical records.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 36 months with regular check-ins and tests.
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;
- 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);
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;
- 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 is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because 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, so 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, but 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?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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