Streamlining Telehealth for Expanded PrEP Utilization Through Community Partnerships (NCT07246057)
Streamlining Telehealth for Expanded PrEP Utilization Through Community Partnerships (STEP-UP)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn if STEP-UP (Streamlining Telehealth for Expanded PrEP Utilization through community Partnerships) works to expand access to PrEP for people who could benefit from HIV prevention tools. STEP-UP is an innovative model for PrEP delivery that positions community-based organizations (CBOs) as hubs for PrEP access. STEP-UP builds on the established trust, community expertise, and comprehensive services of CBOs serving individuals who could benefit from HIV prevention tools, integrating telehealth PrEP delivery into their existing infrastructure through partnership with a local telehealth PrEP program. By enabling CBOs to offer telePrEP navigation within their array of health and social services, STEP-UP creates accessible, comprehensive care centers that address barriers to PrEP access faced by individuals who could benefit from HIV prevention tools. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is STEP-UP acceptable and feasible to implement in community settings? 2. Does STEP-UP increase PrEP prescription rates compared to the existing direct-to-consumer telehealth model? Researchers will compare people who receive telehealth PrEP services through STEP-UP at community-based organizations to those who access telehealth PrEP through the existing direct-to-consumer telehealth model. Some participants will: 1. Complete surveys about their experiences with the program 2. Participate in an interview to share their perspectives and feedback about the program.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 16 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- STEP-UP (BEHAVIORAL)
- Philadelphia TelePrEP Program Direct-to-Consumer Model (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (215) 573-4299
Email: stepdo@nursing.upenn.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.