University of Pennsylvania
The study is a cluster randomized controlled trial developed in counties located in Appalachia and the Midwest. We will prioritize counties from states with high risk for HIV and HCV infection associated with injection drug use.
HIV Infections
Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Virtual Community Intervention
Standard of Care
Not Applicable
The study will randomize clusters with groups of participants to an intervention or a standard of care condition.}}
| Study Type : | Interventional |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 600 participants |
| Masking : | Single |
| Masking Description : | The outcomes assessor will be unaware of the experimental condition. |
| Primary Purpose : | Prevention |
| Official Title : | Digital, Community-Led, Social Action Initiative to Reduce Opioid Vulnerability and HIV/HCV in Rural Areas of the Midwest and Appalachia |
| Actual Study Start Date : | June 12, 2023 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 30, 2024 |
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Virtual Community Intervention Participants will participate in an online community with structured sessions as well as the ability to communicate freely with others. |
Behavioral: Virtual Community Intervention |
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Active Comparator: Standard of Care Participants will be exposed to what's disseminated within their communities |
Behavioral: Standard of Care |
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
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Recruiting
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19103