Using telehealth to improve harm reduction for people with HIV and addiction issues.
Expansion of the efficacy trial of Tele-Harm Reduction into a federally qualified health center operated syringe services program.
This study is looking at how a new telehealth program called Tele-Harm Reduction can help people who inject drugs and are living with HIV get better support and care, especially in Florida, so we can find out what works best for them in different healthcare settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656900 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention called Tele-Harm Reduction, aimed at supporting individuals who inject drugs (PWID) and are living with HIV. The study will expand to include a third site in Florida, focusing on federally qualified health centers that provide syringe services. By examining how this intervention can be implemented in different healthcare settings, the research aims to identify barriers and facilitators to its success, ultimately improving access to care for vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and are living with HIV, particularly those accessing services at syringe programs in Florida.
Not a fit: Patients who do not inject drugs or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies for individuals with HIV and addiction, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with telehealth interventions in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- 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 below.