Improving HIV services for justice-involved Black men and other key populations
J-RISE: Relevant Implementation Strategies to Eliminate the Social and Structural Barriers to HIV Services Among Justice-involved Black Men Who Have Sex With Men and Other Key Populations
NA · University of Chicago · NCT06477588
This study is testing two different support programs to see if they can help Black men, transgender individuals, and women who have been involved with the justice system get better access to HIV care and job services.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT06477588 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare two interventions, Health Navigation and Health Navigation Plus, to enhance access to HIV care and employment services among individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and will complete three surveys over 13 months. The study focuses on addressing social and structural barriers to HIV services, particularly for Black men who have sex with men, and will also include Black transgender/gender non-conforming individuals and Black cisgender women. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in improving service access and employment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who are currently incarcerated or have had recent interactions with the criminal justice system and are in need of HIV and employment-related services.
Not a fit: Patients who are already linked to HIV care or do not require employment services may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to HIV care and employment services for vulnerable populations, ultimately reducing HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using status neutral interventions to improve access to healthcare for marginalized populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. be at least 18 years of age; 2. currently reside or intend to reside in one of the study communities (i.e., Cook County, Baton Rouge, and the New Orleans area); 3. be able to provide informed consent in English and complete the study in English. In addition, potential participants must: 4. be currently incarcerated in jail or prison and report an expected release within 90 days, or under community supervision or drug court, or report a recent incarceration within the last three years, or in the last 12 months has had an interaction with law enforcement that did not lead to an arrest or jail or prison time, AND has not already been linked and/or retained in HIV or PrEP care in the community; 5. report needing employment-related services; and 6. have a confirmed HIV positive or negative status (within 90 days of enrollment) and if HIV negative meets one of CDC's PrEP indications (i.e., sexually active, needle sharing, previous STI history in the last 24 months) or plans to have sex in the next 12 months or wants more information about PrEP. Exclusion Criteria: 1. unwilling/unable to provide informed consent, 2. does not live or intend to live in one of the study locations, 3. unable to confirm HIV status, 4. unable to conduct the study in English, and 5. currently enrolled in another intervention to support HIV care, PrEP care, and economic stability.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Russell Brewer, DrPH — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Jeannette Webb
- Email: jwebb9@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Phone: 773-834-5795
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: HIV, Contingency Management, Justice Involved Populations, Status Neutral Interventions, Mental Health, Substance Use, Contingency management, Justice involved populations