mHealth Service Linkage for Young Adults Impacted by the Criminal Legal System (NCT07599722) | Clinical Trial Compass
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mHealth Service Linkage for Young Adults Impacted by the Criminal Legal System
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to test Project LYNX, a program designed to help young adults (ages 18-29) with recent criminal legal system involvement can find and get connected to substance use and HIV-prevention services in the community. The program combines support from a trained peer navigator with easy-to-use digital tools.
The study will:
* Adapt an existing navigator program by adding new digital (eHealth) tools that were co-developed with young adults. These tools will help navigators refer participants to the right health services.
* Refine and test the updated program to make sure it works well and is easy to use.
* Evaluate whether the program is feasible, acceptable, and helpful in linking young adults to substance use treatment and HIV-prevention services.
The overall goal is to create a practical, user-friendly system that supports young adults find and get connected to services for substance use and HIV prevention that they need.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 29 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-report recent criminal legal involvement (past year);
* Self-identify as HIV-negative
* Endorse behaviors in the past 6 months indicating consideration of PrEP per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) risk indices
* Meet the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) Tools' criteria for identifying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) substance use disorder
* Are conversant in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being on PrEP
* Cognitive delays that would interfere with consent or participation
* Inability to provide contact information for \>2 locator individuals
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.