Telehealth support for drug users in rural areas to prevent hiv
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a telehealth program that provides support for people who inject drugs, focusing on preventing HIV and improving care for hepatitis C. It is designed specifically for people living in rural areas of the Deep South and offers a phone or video-based program that is trauma-informed and builds resilience.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You currently inject drugs, and there are visible needle marks on your body.
- You are not living with HIV (you have tested negative).
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You live in a rural area, not a city.
- You are comfortable speaking and reading English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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