๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-11

Integrated HIV Prevention and HCV Care for PWID (NCT03981445)

A Multi-site Multi-Setting Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Integrated HIV Prevention and HCV Care for People Who Inject Drugs (PWID)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Columbia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this study is to compare and evaluate two strategies of delivering PrEP and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment to people who inject drugs to determine the best method of providing care. Participants will be randomized to one of two treatment arms: on-site integrated care or off-site referral to specialized care.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Miami โ€” Miami, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 64 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • ARTAS Adapted Patient Navigation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Adherence Counseling (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Miami โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Montreal โ€” Montreal, Quebec

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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