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Study identifier: NCT06501781 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Peer Behavioral Activation Utilization to Improve Substance Use and HIV Outcomes in People Receiving Long Acting Injectable-PrEP/ART (PUSH)

Condition: HIV Infections · Substance Use  ·  Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

PhaseNA
Planned participants186
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 88 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

This randomized Type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial (N=186) will evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a peer-delivered problem solving and behavioral activation intervention for adherence to LAI-PrEP/ART ("Peer Activate-LAI") compared to enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU) for a largely Black, substance-using population living with or at high risk for HIV. Specific aims are to: Aim 1: Evaluate the effectiveness of Peer Activate-LAI over 12-months on: a) LAI-PrEP/ART adherence (primary; receipt of all 6 maintenance injections within 7-day window); and b) substance use (secondary; WHOASSIST, urine toxicology); and c) Explore the moderating role of SRD-related factors (exploratory) Aim 2: To evaluate the implementation of Peer Activate-LAI including feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and adoption guided by RE-AIM and Proctor's model,12,13 assessed using mixed methods, including a rapid ethnographic assessment of how SRD-related factors may affect implementation. Aim 3: To evaluate the economic viability of Peer Activate-LAI, including a) cost of implementation and sustainment, and b) cost-effectiveness from multiple stakeholder perspectives. This study will inform a potentially scalable, cost-effective model for facilitating effective adherence to LAI formulations of PrEP/ART within Black, substance-using populations with multiple minority identities who to date have had limited support for improving LAI adherence for HIV treatment and prevention.

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Talk to the study team

Elana Rosenthal, MD  ·  240-367-4157  ·  erosenthal@ihv.umaryland.edu

Emade Ebah Edongole, RN  ·  202-655-6229  ·  eebah@ihv.umaryland.edu

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Locations (2)

HIPS (Harm reduction drop-in center)Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United StatesRecruiting
Baltimore Safe HavenBaltimore, Maryland, United StatesRecruiting

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