Integrated eHealth delivery of PrEP and MOUD for women in the criminal-justice system
Official title: Integrated eHealth for HIV and Substance Use Disorders in Justice-involved Women
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11358342 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly study that tests remote, combined PrEP and addiction medicine support for women involved with the criminal justice system in CT and AL.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $662,785 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA057342-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11358342 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are women involved in the criminal justice system with opioid use disorder and eligibility for PrEP, located in New Haven, CT or Birmingham, AL.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not interested in PrEP or MOUD, or not willing to participate in remote care, may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project recruits 250 women with opioid use disorder who are involved with the justice system to receive either a remote integrated PrEP and MOUD approach or a decision-aid–only pathway with referrals. Participants are randomized by site and followed up at 1, 3, and 6 months to measure engagement in PrEP and OUD care. The study uses a validated decision aid and a telehealth delivery model to overcome barriers and streamline care. Researchers will also model long-term outcomes and gather input from stakeholders to understand how best to scale the approach. The effort includes focus groups and interviews to inform real-world implementation across sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could increase HIV prevention and addiction-treatment engagement for women affected by the justice system, potentially reducing infection risk and improving health.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies show promise for integrated PrEP and MOUD using eHealth and decision aids, with ongoing work to optimize implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyer, Jaimie — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Meyer, Jaimie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.