Needle Exchange Programs for HIV and Hepatitis C

Enhancing Uptake of Needle and Syringe Programs in Canadian Federal Prisons

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
HIV Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
548 (estimated)
Sponsor
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who are in Canadian federal prisons to improve programs that provide clean needles and syringes. Participation involves being part of an initiative that seeks to help individuals who inject drugs in prisons by identifying what prevents them from using these programs and how to enhance their use.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am currently incarcerated at a study site during the intervention period.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study is focused on improving the implementation of Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in Canadian federal prisons, with the goal of increasing the uptake of these programs among people who inject drugs in prison. The study is being conducted in nine federal prisons, including five women's prisons, where a higher proportion of incarcerated individuals report a history of injection drug u…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All people incarcerated at a study site during the intervention period Exclusion Criteria: \- None (site level intervention)
Contacts

Nadine Kronfli

514-934-1934

nadine.kronfli@mcgill.ca

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