Improving HIV care through medical-legal partnerships
Forging Sustainable Solutions for HIV Continuity of Care Through Medical-legal Partnerships
PHASE1 · Temple University · NCT05912842
This study is testing a new way to help people living with HIV by adding legal services to their healthcare to see if it improves their overall care and health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Temple University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05912842 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests the Organizational Partnerships for Healthy Living (OPAHL) intervention, which aims to enhance the care continuum for people living with HIV (PLWH) by integrating legal services into healthcare settings. The intervention includes comprehensive training for medical-legal partnership staff, case management training, and the co-location of legal services within healthcare organizations. The goal is to address health-harming legal needs that affect access to care and improve health outcomes for PLWH. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this innovative approach in real-world settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who are living with HIV and have a viral load of more than 200 copies/mL.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently incarcerated or have a pending sentence to serve within six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve health outcomes for individuals living with HIV by addressing legal barriers to care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using medical-legal partnerships to improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Living with HIV (as confirmed by medical record) * 18 years or older * HIV viral load of more than 200 copies/mL (as confirmed by medical record) * 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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TPAC — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Omar Martinez, JD
- Email: omar.martinez@ucf.edu
- Phone: 7862084340
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.
Conditions: Organizational Partnerships for Healthy Living, Standard of Care