๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-14

Kentucky Outreach Service Kiosk (KyOSK): Reducing HIV, HCV, and Overdose Risk (NCT05657106)

Kentucky Outreach Service Kiosk (KyOSK): Addressing Health Needs and Improving Service Linkage in Rural Appalachia Through Health Kiosks

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: April M Young

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

This study will test the effectiveness, implementation outcomes, and cost effectiveness of a locally-tailored, health kiosk to reduce overdose, hepatitis C, and HIV risk behavior and improve linkage to care in rural Appalachia. The proposed project will take place in two counties in Appalachian Kentucky, an epicenter for the intertwined national crises of overdoses, hepatitis C, and injection-related infections.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Kentucky โ€” Lexington, Kentucky

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Health kiosk (BEHAVIORAL)

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

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Kentucky โ€” Lexington, Kentucky

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.

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—