LYNX Program for Drug Addiction and HIV Prevention
(LYNX Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a program designed to help young adults recently involved with the criminal justice system connect to services for substance use treatment and HIV prevention. The LYNX program combines support from trained peers with digital tools to guide participants to the right services. It aims to determine if this approach is practical, easy to use, and effective. Suitable candidates for the trial include those with recent legal trouble, who are HIV-negative, and who have shown behaviors suggesting they might benefit from HIV-prevention medication and substance use treatment. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative solutions that could significantly improve access to essential health services.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It would be best to discuss this with the trial coordinators.
What prior data suggests that the LYNX program is safe and effective?
Research has shown that Project LYNX aims to help young adults find support for substance use and HIV prevention. This program uses digital tools and peer support to simplify access to these services.
Regarding safety, the available information does not specifically mention risks or side effects. However, because the LYNX program focuses on support and digital tools, it likely poses fewer safety concerns than treatments involving medications or medical procedures.
Previous studies using similar digital tools have demonstrated positive results in connecting people to healthcare services without major safety issues. Overall, the LYNX program is designed to be user-friendly and supportive, aiming to assist young adults without causing harm.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the LYNX Program because it offers a fresh approach to tackling drug addiction and preventing HIV among young adults who have been involved in the criminal legal system. Unlike traditional methods that mainly rely on healthcare system referrals, LYNX actively connects participants to substance use treatment and HIV-prevention services through a community-based approach. This direct engagement could potentially improve accessibility and effectiveness of care, helping to bridge gaps in treatment and support for this vulnerable population. By focusing on real-world connections and community involvement, LYNX aims to enhance the overall health outcomes for these young adults.
What evidence suggests that the LYNX program is effective for connecting young adults to substance use and HIV-prevention services?
Research has shown that Project LYNX, one of the interventions in this trial, holds promise in helping young adults access essential health services. Studies have found that mobile health tools like LYNX can effectively increase the use of HIV testing and prevention services. In one study, participants using the LYNX app began taking PrEP (a medication to prevent HIV) more frequently than those who received standard care. This trial will compare the LYNX program to standard care, and these findings suggest that the LYNX program could effectively connect young adults to the substance use treatment and HIV prevention services they need.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Emily Dauria, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Pittsburgh
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking young adults (ages 18-29) who have had recent involvement with the criminal legal system, are HIV-negative, show behaviors that suggest they might benefit from HIV prevention medication (PrEP), and meet criteria for substance use disorder.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants engage with Project LYNX, which includes support from a trained peer navigator and digital tools to connect to substance use and HIV-prevention services.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for linkage to services and adherence to PrEP and substance use treatment.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- LYNX
Trial Overview
The study compares standard care to Project LYNX—a program combining peer support and digital tools—to help connect participants to addiction treatment and HIV-prevention services. Participants are randomly assigned to either group.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Project LYNX is a new program designed to help young adults involved in the criminal legal system (ages 18-29) get connected to substance use treatment and HIV-prevention services.
Standard of care will involve young adults (18 to 29 years) impacted by the criminal legal system engaging in and connecting with HIV and substance use services in healthcare systems via warm referral to services in the community.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pittsburgh
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
Citations
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