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California MEPS Hub

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 59 YearsMaleUniversity of California, Los Angeles
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The California Hub for HIV/SUD Prevention Research with Reentry Populations addresses the question: "Can the evidence-based MEPS intervention be adapted and implemented at a range of organizations to effectively serve a wider range of clients?" The Mobile Enhanced Prevention Support (MEPS) intervention was originally implemented in Los Angeles County and was proven successful in promoting biomedical HIV prevention (PrEP) uptake and preventative screenings in people who used drugs who recently left incarceration. MEPS is an evidence-based intervention for people with substance use disorders (SUD) that incorporates a client-centered planning session, including trained peer mentors, service utilization incentives, and a mobile application (GeoPass). The study includes a randomized controlled trial (RCT) across three community partners located in Riverside and Alameda Counties. At least 30

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: RCT Participants * Assigned male at birth * Ages 18 - 59 * Was released from incarceration in the previous 12 months (incarceration is defined as a stay in jail, prison, or detention centers for over 24 hours) * Reports an SUD diagnosis or seeking SUD services at any time in the 24 months prior to enrollment * During the 24 months prior to enrollment, either: 1. Reports intercourse with a person assigned male at birth 2. Reports injection drug use * Has not received an HIV diagnosis (based on self-report) * Possesses a smartphone or plans to obtain one * Plans to reside within designated jurisdictions (counties) for the 9 months following enrollment CBO and agency staff participating in implementation surveys or interviews * \>=18 years of age * Employed at a study site or otherwise involved with intervention implementation and/or maintenance OR works at an agency in the counties where the study is taking place (Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Alameda counties, California). * Willing to provide informed consent for participation. Exclusion Criteria: RCT Participants: * Does not have a smart phone and is not willing to obtain one * Is not able to speak and understand English * Has insufficient reading skills to operate a mobile application on a cell phone CBO participating in implementation interviews \- n/a
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What it tests

  • Mobile Enhanced Prevention Support (MEPS)
  • Control
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Where

3 sites
CAL-PEP
Oakland, United States
Kindful Restoration
Riverside, United States
Starting Over, Inc
Riverside, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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