Infectious Disease (ID) Testing OUtreach in Carceral Hubs

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06679751
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • ID-TOUCH — BEHAVIORAL
    ID TOUCH is a multi-pronged intervention to increase HIV testing and PrEP linkage that includes jail-based HIV care process improvements with post-incarceration outreach and linkage to community services.

Study Details

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 administration systems and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program. The investigators will evaluate the intervention the jails developed to address these issues. The outcomes of interest are more implementation than effectiveness outcomes. The primary goal of this study is to identify existing barriers in the carceral healthcare setting that prevent the improvement of HIV testing and treatment.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 23, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
75 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: ID-TOUCH Program
    Participants will receive the ID-TOUCH intervention while incarcerated and meet with the study team three times for data collection: once before release, once one week after release, and once three months after release. Information collected will include: utilization of HIV services while in jail and while in the community and an exploration of self-reported high-risk behavior, perceived stigma and discrimination, and medical mistrust.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants that use HIV services while incarcerated [ Time Frame: on average 4-6 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
South Bay House of CorrectionsBostonMassachusetts02118
Alysse Wurcel, MD MS

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