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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05669534

NCT05669534 Optimizing Evidence-based HIV Prevention Targeting People Who Inject Drugs on PrEP

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NCT ID NCT05669534
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor University of Connecticut
Condition Hiv
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 256 participants
Start Date 2023-03-01
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
community-friendly health recovery programPre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 256 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

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Brief Summary

The investigators will conduct an optimization trial among N=256 PWID newly started on medication for opioid use disorder and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to assess the performance of four intervention components (Attention, Executive Functioning, Memory, and Information Processing) aimed at enhancing the ability of PWID on MOUD to process and utilize HIV prevention content, leading to improvements in HIV prevention information, motivation, behavioral skills, and behaviors (IMB).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * being 18 years or older * meeting DSM-V criteria for opioid dependence and being newly prescribed and adherent to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine) at the APT Foundation, Inc. * showing mild cognitive impairment based on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) screening * having initiated Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) within the past week * confirming HIV-negative status through proof of PrEP prescription * reporting unsafe injection drug use practices or unprotected sex within the past 3 months * having a cell phone * being able to read and understand in English Exclusion Criteria: * unable to provide consent * actively suicidal * actively homicidal * actively psychotic * display MoCA scores suggestive of dementia

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Brian Sibilio, BS

✉ brian.sibilio@uconn.edu

📞 2037814690

Principal Investigator

Michael Copenhaver, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05669534 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Hiv. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05669534 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05669534 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05669534 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at brian.sibilio@uconn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05669534 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05669534 clinical trial?

NCT05669534 is sponsored by University of Connecticut. The principal investigator is Michael Copenhaver, PhD at University of Connecticut. The trial plans to enroll 256 participants.

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