Overdose and HIV/HCV Prevention for People Who Inject Drugs

This study is testing an intervention to help prevent overdose, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), and HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) among people who inject drugs. The intervention involves peer education and providing risk reduction materials in places where people inject drugs. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce risky behaviors. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, currently use opioids, and do not have a mental or physical health issue that would prevent your participation. The study aims to measure how well it prevents overdose and HIV/HCV at 6 months. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This study is an interventional pilot study, meaning it tests a new approach. Around 285 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the peer education and materials or standard care.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study measures outcomes related to overdose and HIV/HCV prevention at 6 months.

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NCT05320835

A Setting Focus Overdose Prevention Intervention

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalHealth services
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
~285 participants
Updated 2026-05-22 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:HIV, HCV and overdose prevention

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Overdose prevention
Measured over 6 months
+1 more outcome measured
HIV Infections
HCV
Drug Overdose
1 sites across 1 states
Maryland1
  • Carl Latkin, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Current drug user (opioid use in the prior two weeks)

Exclusion

Any mental or physical health impairment that impedes ability to participate
  • Overdose prevention6 months

    Frequency of carrying naloxone

  • HIV/HCV prevention6 months

    Frequency of using used cookers