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.
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Test HIV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Test HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Know HIV Status
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Know HCV Status
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive HIV Treatment
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive HCV Treatment
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive Over-the-Counter Narcan
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Use syringe services (e.g., exchange)
Timeframe: Baseline, Session 2 (~2 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Session 3 (~3 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Disinfect injection equipment
Timeframe: Baseline, Session 2 (~2 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Session 3 (~3 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
New Social Connections
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Renewed Social Connections
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Contributions to town, neighborhoods, and community
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Discovering services or groups
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Joining groups, organizations, or activities
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Encouraging others to test for HIV/HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Encouraging others to treat substance use disorder or HIV/HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Discuss substance use issues with others
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months