Using telehealth to reduce harm related to HIV and addiction
Recruitment for the efficacy trial of Tele-Harm Reduction in a federally qualified health center operated syringe services program
This study is looking at how well a telehealth program can help people in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough counties who are dealing with HIV and addiction by providing support and resources through a health center, all with the goal of improving their health and preventing the spread of infections.
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-10976775 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a telehealth intervention designed to reduce harm associated with HIV and addiction in syringe services programs. It focuses on providing support and resources to individuals in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough counties through a Federally Qualified Health Center. Patients will receive telehealth services aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the spread of infectious diseases. The study will assess how well this approach works in different community settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use syringe services and are at risk for HIV or related addiction issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage with syringe services or are not at risk for HIV or addiction may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals at risk of HIV and addiction by providing accessible telehealth services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for telehealth interventions in similar contexts, 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.