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HIV Rapid Testing and Counseling in Drug Abuse Treatment Programs in the U.S.
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating On-site HIV rapid test and brief, prevention counseling, On- site HIV rapid test & information, and 1 other intervention for Substance-Related Disorders. Completed, enrolled 1,281 participants across 12 sites.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial in which adults receiving drug abuse treatment will be recruited to participate in a multi-center HIV testing and counseling study. The purpose of this study is to assess the relative effectiveness of three HIV testing strategies on increasing receipt of test results: (1) on-site HIV rapid testing with brief, participant-tailored prevention counseling, (2) on-site HIV rapid testing with information only, and (3) referral for off-site HIV testing. The study will also assess the effectiveness of the three testing strategies in reducing HIV risk behaviors.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will be offered an on-site oral fluid HIV rapid test with brief prevention counseling that addresses both risk reduction and motivation to be HIV tested based on an evidence-based counseling approach.
Participants will be offered an on-site oral fluid HIV rapid test with basic info.
Participants will be offered a referral list of HIV testing agencies in the community.