Targeted Injection Settings for HIV Prevention
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Conduct a study of people who use drugs (PWUD) perceptions of and access to COVID-19 vaccines as well as reasons for vaccine hesitancy/barriers
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How does this treatment for HIV prevention differ from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for HIV prevention?
Research shows that antiretroviral therapy (ART) can prevent HIV transmission and that starting treatment soon after diagnosis is beneficial. A model suggests that testing communities annually and treating all infected individuals immediately could prevent millions of AIDS-related deaths and help control the epidemic.36789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carl Latkin, PhD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people who have used opioids in the last two weeks. It's focused on understanding their views on COVID-19 vaccines, access to these vaccines, and what might be stopping them from getting vaccinated. There are no specific exclusion criteria listed.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Qualitative Assessment
Conduct qualitative rapid longitudinal assessment of PWUD's perceptions of and access to COVID-19 vaccines, reasons for vaccine hesitancy/barriers, and changes in social network dynamics.
App Development and Testing
Development of an app to provide real-time information on COVID-19 vaccine availability and risk reduction resources. Testing with 20 PWUD.
Peer Education Training
Develop training materials and pilot training of 40 PWUD to promote vaccine uptake. Includes pre- and post-surveys and daily check-ins.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for vaccine acceptance and effectiveness of peer education.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Intervention test
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator