RecruitingPhase 4NCT07160075

HIV Prevention With PrEP Among People on Opioid Replacement Therapy

Improving Access to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: Implementation and Evaluation of Innovative HIV Prevention Services Among Persons on Opioid Replacement Therapy in Western Canada: Prospective, Implementation Study


Sponsor

Cara Spence

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Aug 28, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of providing oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and opioid agonist therapy (OAT) simultaneously in existing pharmacy-based programs operating in Alberta and Saskatchewan, to collect preference, adherence, and persistence data on oral PrEP, and to assess interest / acceptability of long-lasting injectable options for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis — a daily pill that prevents HIV infection) is effective and accepted among people who are on opioid replacement therapy (such as methadone or buprenorphine) for opioid addiction. People in this group face elevated HIV risk but are often underserved by prevention programs. **You may be eligible if...** - You do not have HIV - You have ongoing behaviors that put you at risk of HIV (as assessed by your clinician) - You are regularly attending your opioid replacement therapy program at least 3 days per week - You are willing to return for follow-up visits **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have kidney disease or another condition that makes PrEP unsafe - You have taken PrEP in the past 24 hours - You need HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at the time of enrollment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSimultaneous administration of OAT and oral PrEP at existing pharmacy-based programs

Simultaneous administration of OAT and oral PrEP (direct observed therapy or home supply) at existing pharmacy-based programs


Locations(6)

Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Queen City Wellness Pharmacy

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Mayfair Drugs Pharmacy

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Pharmasave Riversdale Pharmacy

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Meadowgreen Pharmacy

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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