Improving HIV care for formerly incarcerated individuals through legal aid
Improving HIV Care Continuum Outcomes Among Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Through Critical Time Legal Interventions
This study tests whether providing legal help can improve HIV care for people who have been in jail by training healthcare workers to better understand and support their needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06171919 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to evaluate the impact of legal aid on HIV care outcomes for individuals who have been formerly incarcerated. The study will implement a comprehensive training program for healthcare providers to enhance their understanding of medical-legal partnerships and improve communication and outcomes at the clinic level. By addressing health-harming legal needs, such as unstable housing and employment, the study seeks to facilitate better access to HIV care and support for this vulnerable population. The intervention will include training for staff on the HIV care continuum and the specific legal challenges faced by these individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who are living with HIV, have a viral load greater than 200 copies/mL, and have a history of incarceration.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently incarcerated or have a sentence beginning within six months will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve HIV care and health outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies utilizing medical-legal partnerships have shown promise in improving health outcomes for various conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Living with HIV (as confirmed by medical record) * HIV viral load of more than 200 copies/mL (as confirmed by medical record) * Report history of incarceration * Willing and able to consent to participate in the trial (including accessing their medical records at the health care organization) * No intent to relocate within the 6 months following their enrollment in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who self-report having been sentenced to serve under state or federal custody, with a sentence to begin within 6 months from proposed enrollment in the study
Where this trial is running
Orlando, Florida
- University of Central Florida — Orlando, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Omar Martinez, JD, MPH, MS
- Email: omar.martinez@ucf.edu
- Phone: 4072668742
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.