HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention Among Commercial Mi… (NCT07000513) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention Among Commercial Minibus Drivers (I-TEST LAIs) in Nigeria
Nigeria400 participantsStarted 2027-02-01
Plain-language summary
Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI ART) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (LAI PrEP) have the potential to transform HIV treatment and prevention, especially in reaching individuals such as commercial minibus drivers who have minimal or no contact with traditional health facilities. The project proposes to use a culturally appropriate and community-engaged approach to promote the uptake of HIV self-testing, LAI-ART, and LAI-PrEP among commercial minibus drivers in Nigeria by engaging commercial minibus drivers as peer educators/research facilitators.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Male commercial minibus drivers who have worked as a driver for at least 6 months
. 18 years old or older
. Currently and planning on residing in one of the LGAs during the next 12 months
. Owning a mobile phone
Exclusion criteria
. Known HIV positivity
. Not ability to provide informed consent3
. No access to a cell phone
Questions worth asking your doctor
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
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.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
ART or PrEP Initiation
Timeframe: Baseline and follow-up surveys at 6-,12-, 18-, and 24 months