One-stop tele-health concierge to improve PrEP use for people who inject drugs
Official title: In pursuit of a one-stop shop: a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial of comprehensive tele-health concierge for people who inject drugs
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-11568928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A telehealth and community-based program tests how to help people who inject drugs start and stick with long-acting PrEP through syringe services programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $102,222 |
| NIH project number | 3R01DA058352-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11568928 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people who inject drugs who use or could use long-acting PrEP and engage with syringe services programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not using PrEP or not connected to SSPs may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with a community setting (Syringe Services Programs) to deliver long-acting injectable PrEP via telehealth, with a focus on real-world use among people who inject drugs. It uses mixed methods to understand how people begin, switch between PrEP options, and stay on PrEP over time. The study follows participants as they navigate decisions guided by behavioral models to identify what helps or hinders sustained PrEP use. Results will inform practical pathways to improve access, acceptance, and adherence in community settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could make long-acting PrEP more acceptable and persistent for people who inject drugs, reducing HIV risk in communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior telehealth PrEP initiatives show promise; this study extends to LAI-PrEP in PWID with a community delivery model.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tookes, Hansel Emory — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Tookes, Hansel Emory
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.