Infectious Disease (ID) Testing OUtreach in Carceral Hubs
This pilot feasibility study represents part 3 of a larger R61 study, where the investigators will follow a cohort about their experiences with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. This project aims to assess the effectiveness of an intervention at two jail sites in the Boston area: South Bay House of Correction
| Condition(s) | HIV Infections, Opioid Use Disorder |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | This pilot feasibility study represents part 3 of a larger R61 study, where the investigators will follow a cohort about their experiences with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. This project aims to assess the effectiveness of an intervention at two jail sites in the Boston area: South Bay House of Corrections and Nashua Street Jail implemented in January of 2025 that is aimed at improving HIV testing practices and HIV treatment in those carceral facilities. This implementation was developed independently of the investigators' study activities. The jails worked to develop changes in their electronic health record to offer HIV testing at various points in their intake and physical exam process. HIV care was not well-integrated with the jails' existing intake and healthcare adminis |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Incarcerated at South Bay House of Corrections or Nashua Street Jail * Participant Report that they will be leaving jail within 1 month. * Participant must be comfortable speaking in the English Language * Has Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) indicated by participation in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program and/or self-report Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive ability that prevents obtained consent or completion of study activities (defined through Research Assistant (RA) determination) |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Boston Medical Center |
| Locations | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Start date | 2025-06-23 |
| NCT ID | NCT06679751 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06679751 |