CONNECT Program for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the CONNECT program helps women with a history of sex trafficking get connected to substance use, HIV/STI, and mental health services. It will also learn whether the program is practical to deliver and acceptable to participants. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does CONNECT increase participants' engagement in substance use treatment (such as starting medication for opioid use disorder or therapy for alcohol use), HIV and STI prevention and treatment services (such as starting PrEP or getting tested for STIs), and mental health treatment (such as treatment for PTSD)? Is CONNECT feasible and acceptable for women with a history of sex trafficking?
Researchers will compare CONNECT to usual care to see if CONNECT increases engagement in these health services. The program will be delivered in partnership with a Street Medicine team that provides care directly to unhoused women, with support from a trained care navigator.
Participants will:
Complete the CONNECT program or receive usual care Work 1:1 with a care navigator who helps with referrals to substance use, HIV/STI, and mental health services (CONNECT group) Complete assessments at the start of the study and at a 2-month follow-up Answer questions about their substance use, health behaviors, mental health, and use of health services
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women who have experienced sex trafficking and may be dealing with substance use, HIV risk or infection, and mental health challenges. Participants are likely unhoused or have limited access to healthcare.Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- CONNECT
Trial Overview
The CONNECT program, delivered by a Street Medicine team and care navigator, helps women connect to substance use treatment, HIV/STI prevention or care, and mental health services. It is compared to usual care in a randomized study.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Screening, intervention, referral, care navigation
Wait List Control
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Lifespan
Lead Sponsor
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