A Social Network Approach to Improve HIV Prevention and Substance Use Treatment For People Who Use Drugs (NCT07409350)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study includes finalization of the LINKED social network intervention to improve PrEP and MOUD uptake among people who inject drugs (PWID) in collaboration with an Expert Advisory Board and staff (N=16) at The Sidewalk Project (TSP), followed by a Hybrid Type II cluster randomized trial of the LINKED intervention (versus an equal-attention control) among N=372 people who inject drugs, with 6- and 12-month follow-up assessment of PrEP and MOUD uptake. The investigators will also evaluate implementation outcomes to inform future sustainable implementation of LINKED in harm reduction organizations.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- LINKED (BEHAVIORAL)
- Group Intervention (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 (3 Sites)
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California
- The University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (951) 443-6351
Email: Suzan.Walters@nyulangone.org
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.