Transitional Housing and HIV Health

Part of paid clinical trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Study ID
NCT06829394
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • HIV
  • HIV Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence
  • Housing Instability

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Program Assignment — OTHER
    The intervention group will include People living with HIV who were assigned to the Arms Around You Program in the lottery.

Study Details

The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the Arms Around You (AAY) program, a supportive housing initiative launched by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) in 2024. The program aims to address housing instability among people with HIV (PWH) using a Housing First model. The main questions it seeks to answer are: 1. How does AAY affect HIV-related outcomes, particularly viral suppression and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence? 2. What are the program's effects on economic, psychological, and secondary health outcomes? 3. How feasible, acceptable, and scalable is the program for broader implementation? Participants will be assigned to immediate program access or a waitlist using a random lottery system, creating treatment and control groups, respectively. Surveys and health data will be collected at baseline and over 36 months to assess changes in outcomes such as viral suppression, housing security, mental health, and financial well-being. Qualitative interviews with participants and stakeholders will complement quantitative findings to explore mechanisms of change and guide program optimization.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 25, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2028
Completion
Aug 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Arms Around You Program Waitlist
    These are individuals that are part of the lottery but not yet assigned to the program.
  • Arm: Arms Around You Program Recipients
    These are individuals that were part of the lottery AND assigned to the program

Primary Outcome Measure

HIV viral suppression - defined as HIV RNA < 200 copies/mL [ Time Frame: From lottery to 12 months after the lottery ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvania19104-
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvania19104
Eva Fabian, MPH
[email protected]
760-791-2633

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