Improving HIV service delivery in syringe services programs

SAIA-SSP-HIV: a Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach to Optimizing HIV Service Delivery in Syringe Services Programs

Not applicable Interventional University of California, San Diego · NCT06025435

This study is testing a new approach to see if it can improve HIV services in syringe programs for people who use drugs compared to the usual methods.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment32 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Diego, California)
Trial IDNCT06025435 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA-SSP-HIV) in enhancing HIV service delivery within syringe services programs (SSPs) across the U.S. The study compares the outcomes of SSPs implementing SAIA-SSP-HIV against those following standard practices. Over a 21-month period, data will be collected to assess the proportion of participants receiving HIV testing and the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. The trial aims to determine both immediate and sustained improvements in service delivery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are organizations operating syringe services programs in the U.S. that provide HIV counseling and testing services.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those in organizations that do not provide HIV testing or are not engaged in syringe services programs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase the number of individuals receiving HIV testing and improve overall health outcomes for people who inject drugs.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in improving health service delivery through systematic approaches, suggesting potential for success with this intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Organization operates within the United States, U.S. territory, or Tribal Nation.
* Organization operates a dedicated syringe service program (SSP) that provides access to sterile syringes and injection equipment for people who inject drugs (PWID).
* In the past 30 days, SSP staff have directly provided HIV counseling and testing services to SSP participants.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Organization is participating in or has participated in other studies involving SAIA or components of SAIA.
* Organization intends to stop providing HIV counseling and testing services to SSP participants within 21 months of their respective start date.

Where this trial is running

San Diego, California

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions HIV InfectionsSystems AnalysisPreventative Health ServicesPre-Exposure ProphylaxisCosts and Cost AnalysisDiagnostic Screening ProgramsSyringe Service ProgramsRandomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.