๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-06

Achieving Equity in Patient Outcome Reporting for Timely Assessments of Life With HIV and Substance Use (NCT06682468)

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

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

This study aims to achieve health equity in substance use disorder (SUD) screening and treatment among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by implementing interventions to decrease barriers to screening (clinic-based, in-person) and treatment (referral-focused), a program the study investigators call "Achieving Equity in Patient Outcome Reporting for Timely Assessments of Life With HIV and Substance Use (ePORTAL HIV-S)." The ePORTAL HIV-S randomized control trial will focus on portal-based screening in the HIV clinic, regardless of whether the patient has a scheduled appointment with their HIV provider.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Chicago Medicine โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Population level patient portal based substance involvement screening (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Usual Care Substance Use Involvement Screening (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 Chicago Medicine โ€” Chicago, Illinois

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†—