๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Accelerated ART Initiation for PWHIV Who Are Out of Care (NCT06374758)

ACCELERATE a Multisite Prospective Hybrid (Effectiveness-implementation) Type 2 Design, Single-arm, Mixed-methods Study of a Simplified Accelerated ART Initiation Protocol for People With HIV Who Are Out of Care.

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia

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

The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness, of the ACCELERATE model of care to achieve HIV viral suppression at Week 24. The study will also assess the acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, and sustainability of the ACCELERATE model of care. The ACCELERATE model combines a standardized method for outreach, the use of telehealth for rapid access to an HIV care provider, a simplified pre-approved HIV regimen, a free 30-day medication starter supply, and re-linkage to medical care.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Missouri-Columbia โ€” Columbia, Missouri

Age range: 18 Years

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • University of Missouri-Columbia โ€” Columbia, Missouri
  • KC Care Health Center โ€” Kansas City, Missouri
  • AIDS Project of the Ozarks โ€” Springfield, Missouri
  • NOVUS Health โ€” St Louis, Missouri

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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