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Socio-Economic Support for HIV and Hepatitis C

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Smita Pakhalé, MD, MSc

Research Sponsored by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

16 years or older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at the effects of employment on quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS. The study found that unemployed individuals report more depression, anxiety, social isolation, and low self-esteem than employed individuals. The study also found that employment among people living with HIV/AIDS is a strong indicator of improved quality of life.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals over 16 years old who live in Ottawa or Toronto, smoke at least 10 cigarettes daily on average for the past year, and have used multiple substances within the last year. It aims to help those with low income at risk for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis-C.

What is being tested?

The study tests a community-based program offering life skills training, counseling, health services access (including testing and treatment), education about HIV/AIDS/HCV, and poverty reduction interventions through education and work/volunteer opportunities.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on socio-economic interventions rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to new social interactions or lifestyle changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 16 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Average Recruitment Rate

Consent and Protocol Violation Rate

Costs of Poverty Reduction Intervention

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Secondary study objectives

Access to Work, Training, and Volunteer Opportunities

Self-Reported Efficacy

Self-Reported Quality of Life

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Usual care armActive Control1 Intervention

We will provide the participants in this arm with pamphlets and knowledge about available services in the city through partner agencies. The life skills, training, and work arm will be offered to the usual care arm participants after the first six months of study enrollment.

Group II: Life skills, training, and work armActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive life-skills workshops, training, education resources and access to small-paid or volunteering positions.

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