Human Immunodeficiency VirusPhase 2CHOICENCT05991622
Combined Injectable Treatment for HIV and OUD
A Phase 2 study testing Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and Sublocade in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Opioid Use Disorder, run by Rhode Island Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is study seeks to evaluate perspectives of a combined injectable treatment for HIV and OUD. Specifically, with the development of new long-acting medications such as cabotegravir co-administered with rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) and extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) there is a need to better understand factors that… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Opioid Use Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and Sublocade
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2022to 13 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18-65 years of age
- HIV-1 infection, documented by any licensed rapid HIV test or HIV enzyme or chemiluminescence immunoassay
- Current diagnosis of OUD according to DSM-5
- Able to understand and speak English and to provide written and verbal informed consent
Who cannot join
- Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study period
- Coinfection of Hepatitis B or plans to get treated for Hepatitis C during the study period
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
About this study
Official title: Integrating Long-Acting Injectable Treatment to Improve Medication Adherence Among Persons Living With HIV and Opioid Use Disorder
This is study seeks to evaluate perspectives of a combined injectable treatment for HIV and OUD. Specifically, with the development of new long-acting medications such as cabotegravir co-administered with rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) and extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) there is a need to better understand factors that influence the delivery and uptake of this type of treatment. The current study seeks to conduct a single-arm open pilot trial of a clinical protocol and implementation approach for the combined HIV/OUD LAI treatment. Participants will include patients receiving treatment at TMH IC (n=30) and clinic staff (n=5-10). Participants will complete a baseline survey, receive the combined LAI treatment, and complete follow-up assessments at 1-, 3-, and 6-months following initiation of injectable medication. Of the 40 participants, 25 will be purposefully selected to engage in qualitative interviews to assess the strengths and limitations of the clinical protocol and combined treatment as well as describe their reasons for LAI uptake or discontinuation.
Read the detailed description
Treatment services for HIV and OUD have historically been delivered across multiple settings leading to fragmented and uncoordinated care. Models of behavior change suggest that addressing multiple health conditions simultaneously through integrated, evidence-based, interventions has the potential to overcome traditional barriers to optimize engagement and improve clinical outcomes. Consistent with this perspective, numerous studies have documented that receipt of opioid agonist treatment, in the context of HIV care, is associated with ART adherence and decreased HIV viral loads. Recent pharmacological advancements have led to the development of novel long-acting, injectable, medications for HIV [cabotegravir co-administered with rilpivirine (CAB/RPV)] and OUD (extended-release buprenorphine). These therapies have the potential to dramatically improve adherence, lead to better control of both diseases, and reduce mortality rates for this vulnerable population. However, currently, little is known about 1) the perceived acceptability/feasibility of combining HIV and OUD treatment into a single point of care; and 2) how best to deliver integrated, monthly injectable, treatment for HIV and OUD to facilitate future implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to disseminate an efficacious, integrated, injectable treatment program for HIV and OUD. Through formative qualitative evaluation, our team developed the clinical protocol and implementation procedures for the combine HIV and OUD care using long-acting injectable therapies. As such, the present study is recruiting TMH IC patients (n=30) and clinical staff (n=5-10) for a single-arm open pilot trial of the clinical protocol to determine the effectiveness of implementation strategies for the combined LAI treatment. The investigators expect that, as a result of this project, the protocol will demonstrate high degrees of feasibility, acceptability, and uptake of long-acting injectable medications for HIV and OUD. This work will serve as the foundation for a future NIH Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation study.
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Opioid Use Disorder
- Being tested
- Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and Sublocade
- Medical subject headings
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Opioid-Related Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and SublocadeDrug
Also called rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) "cabenuva", extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) "sublocade"
A preliminary test of the combined LAI treatment will be conducted with a total of 30 individuals diagnosed with HIV and OUD that meet all other study inclusion criteria. Treatment will take place primarily at TMH IC (n=30). Participants deemed fit for the study (per recommendation by TMH IC staff and subsequent medical chart review) will receive the combined LAI treatment (described below), and complete follow-up assessments at 1-, 3-, and 6-months following initiation of injectable medication. Of the 30 participants, 25 will be purposefully selected to engage in qualitative interviews to assess the strengths and limitations of the clinical protocol and combined treatment as well as describe their reasons for LAI uptake or discontinuation. We will also elicit feedback from clinic staff and other key stakeholders regarding the delivery of the clinical protocol and other implementation factors
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test of Combined LAI Treatment | Experimental | The combined injectable treatment includes a dual-administration of rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) "cabenuva" for HIV and extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) "sublocade" for OUD. Receives: Drug: Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and Sublocade |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Recruitment rates
percent of patients interested in the treatment, patient eligibility rate, consent rate, rate of recruitment, percent of participants who initiate injectables, follow-up completion rate (through 6 months), and reasons for refusal
Measured: 6 months
Acceptability
study dropout rate (those who were lost to follow-up) and rate of discontinuation of injectables (those who decided to transition back to oral/sublingual regimen) as indices of
Measured: 6 months
Feasibility/Acceptability
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-Revised: assess consumer satisfaction with health and human services including governmental and public benefit programs and services
Measured: 6 months
Self-report of engagement in treatment
Treatment Effectiveness Assessment : elicits patient responses that help the patient and the clinician quickly gauge patient progress in treatment and in recovery, according to the patients' sense of what is important within four domains -- substance use, health, lifestyle, community,
Measured: 6 months
Feasibility/Acceptability
Qualitative interviews to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention format (e.g. processes and procedures, access to support services, tolerability of medication) and how the intervention could be strengthened, identifying areas needing refinement or improvement for future iterations.
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (6)
Substance use
National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC)
Measured: 6 months
Substance use
NIDA-modified ASSIST - tool to identify risky substance use
Measured: 6 months
Substance use
urine drug screens from the individual's electronic medical record
Measured: 6 months
HIV Risk Behavior
Texas Christian University (TCU) HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment: a measure of overall sex and drug risk behavior
Measured: 6 months
Treatment services
Treatment Services Review will be used to assess receipt of case management, psychiatric, peer recovery coaching, and other treatment services, including utilization of other medications for OUD (e.g., if a participant has transitioned to Methadone).
Measured: 6 months
Overall Quality of life
Q-LES-Q-SF, a psychometrically sound shorter version of the original Q-LES-Q. It consists of a self-reported 16-item questionnaire that has shown internal consistency, rest-retest reliability, and convergent and criterion validity (80% sensitivity, 100% specificity)
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2023
- Study start1 Apr 2022
- Primary completion27 Aug 2025
- Study completion13 Feb 2026
Why it stopped: The study was initiated but no participants were enrolled.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Human Immunodeficiency VirusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Josiah Rich, Rhode Island Hospital
- Investigators
- Josiah D Rich, MD, Principal investigator, Rhode Island Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05991622
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1R34DA055498
- Acronym
- CHOICE
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 18 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Integrating Long-Acting Injectable Treatment to Improve Medication Adherence Among Persons Living With HIV and Opioid Use Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05991622
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CHOICE / 1R34DA055498
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Opioid Use Disorder
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: The study was initiated but no participants were enrolled.
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rhode Island HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is study seeks to evaluate perspectives of a combined injectable treatment for HIV and OUD. Specifically, with the development of new long-acting medications such as cabotegravir co-administered with rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) and extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) there is a need to better understand factors that influence the delivery and uptake of this type of treatment. The current study seeks to conduct a single-arm open pilot trial of a clinical protocol and implementation approach for the combined HIV/OUD LAI treatment. Participants will include patients receiving treatment at TMH IC (n=30) and clinic staff (n=5-10). Participants will complete a baseline survey, receive the combined LAI treatment, and complete follow-up assessments at 1-, 3-, and 6-months following initiation of injectable medication. Of the 40 participants, 25 will be purposefully selected to engage in qualitative interviews to assess the strengths and limitations of the clinical protocol and combined treatment as well as describe their reasons for LAI uptake or discontinuation.
Detailed description
Treatment services for HIV and OUD have historically been delivered across multiple settings leading to fragmented and uncoordinated care. Models of behavior change suggest that addressing multiple health conditions simultaneously through integrated, evidence-based, interventions has the potential to overcome traditional barriers to optimize engagement and improve clinical outcomes. Consistent with this perspective, numerous studies have documented that receipt of opioid agonist treatment, in the context of HIV care, is associated with ART adherence and decreased HIV viral loads. Recent pharmacological advancements have led to the development of novel long-acting, injectable, medications for HIV [cabotegravir co-administered with rilpivirine (CAB/RPV)] and OUD (extended-release buprenorphine). These therapies have the potential to dramatically improve adherence, lead to better control of both diseases, and reduce mortality rates for this vulnerable population. However, currently, little is known about 1) the perceived acceptability/feasibility of combining HIV and OUD treatment into a single point of care; and 2) how best to deliver integrated, monthly injectable, treatment for HIV and OUD to facilitate future implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to disseminate an efficacious, integrated, injectable treatment program for HIV and OUD. Through formative qualitative evaluation, our team developed the clinical protocol and implementation procedures for the combine HIV and OUD care using long-acting injectable therapies. As such, the present study is recruiting TMH IC patients (n=30) and clinical staff (n=5-10) for a single-arm open pilot trial of the clinical protocol to determine the effectiveness of implementation strategies for the combined LAI treatment. The investigators expect that, as a result of this project, the protocol will demonstrate high degrees of feasibility, acceptability, and uptake of long-acting injectable medications for HIV and OUD. This work will serve as the foundation for a future NIH Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test of Combined LAI Treatment | Experimental | Drug: Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and SublocadeThe combined injectable treatment includes a dual-administration of rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) "cabenuva" for HIV and extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) "sublocade" for OUD. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 18-65 years of age
- HIV-1 infection, documented by any licensed rapid HIV test or HIV enzyme or chemiluminescence immunoassay
- Current diagnosis of OUD according to DSM-5
- Able to understand and speak English and to provide written and verbal informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study period
- Coinfection of Hepatitis B or plans to get treated for Hepatitis C during the study period
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and SublocadeAlso: rilpivirine (CAB/RPV) "cabenuva", extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) "sublocade"A preliminary test of the combined LAI treatment will be conducted with a total of 30 individuals diagnosed with HIV and OUD that meet all other study inclusion criteria. Treatment will take place primarily at TMH IC (n=30). Participants deemed fit for the study (per recommendation by TMH IC staff and subsequent medical chart review) will receive the combined LAI treatment (described below), and complete follow-up assessments at 1-, 3-, and 6-months following initiation of injectable medication. Of the 30 participants, 25 will be purposefully selected to engage in qualitative interviews to assess the strengths and limitations of the clinical protocol and combined treatment as well as describe their reasons for LAI uptake or discontinuation. We will also elicit feedback from clinic staff and other key stakeholders regarding the delivery of the clinical protocol and other implementation factors | Drug | Preliminary Test of Combined LAI Treatment |
Primary outcome
Recruitment rates
Time frame: 6 months
percent of patients interested in the treatment, patient eligibility rate, consent rate, rate of recruitment, percent of participants who initiate injectables, follow-up completion rate (through 6 months), and reasons for refusal
Acceptability
Time frame: 6 months
study dropout rate (those who were lost to follow-up) and rate of discontinuation of injectables (those who decided to transition back to oral/sublingual regimen) as indices of
Feasibility/Acceptability
Time frame: 6 months
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-Revised: assess consumer satisfaction with health and human services including governmental and public benefit programs and services
Self-report of engagement in treatment
Time frame: 6 months
Treatment Effectiveness Assessment : elicits patient responses that help the patient and the clinician quickly gauge patient progress in treatment and in recovery, according to the patients' sense of what is important within four domains -- substance use, health, lifestyle, community,
Feasibility/Acceptability
Time frame: 6 months
Qualitative interviews to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention format (e.g. processes and procedures, access to support services, tolerability of medication) and how the intervention could be strengthened, identifying areas needing refinement or improvement for future iterations.
6 secondary outcomes
Substance use
Time frame: 6 months
Substance use
Time frame: 6 months
Substance use
Time frame: 6 months
HIV Risk Behavior
Time frame: 6 months
Treatment services
Time frame: 6 months
Overall Quality of life
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Feb 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Josiah D Rich, MD principal investigator
Rhode Island Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Combined LAI Treatment: Cabenuva and Sublocade in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Opioid Use Disorder, run by Rhode Island Hospital at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Recruitment rates (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Feb 2026.