Clinical trials: Homeless Persons, open to volunteers
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Homeless
This study is designed to assess the effect of implementing a text messaging strategy for colorectal cancer screening among homeless persons aged 45-75 years, who are not up to date on colorectal cancer screening, in shelter…
- Trial name
- NCT07220018
- Testing
- mHealth for Colorectal cancer screening in Homeless Persons, Control SMS Messages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 588 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Tobacco Cessation, Tobacco Abstinence
Extended Intervention for Tobacco Use (EXIT) for People Experiencing Homelessness
This study is investigating tobacco use and providing tobacco treatment among people experiencing homelessness in California, in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Cessation, Tobacco Abstinence, Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use Cessation
- Trial name
- NCT07148232
- Testing
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Wellness Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Type 2 Diabetes
Effectiveness of the Diabetes Homeless Medication Support (D-HOMES) Program on Diabetes Management
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Diabetes Homelessness Medication Support (D-HOMES) wellness coaching model is effective for adults who speak English or Spanish, have Type 2 diabetes with an HbA1c at or above…
- Trial name
- D-HOMES R01 (NCT07091487)
- Testing
- Diabetes Homeless Medication Support, Enhanced Usual Care/ Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Katherine Vickery
Alcohol Use Disorder, Harm Reduction
Electronic Harm Reduction Treatment for Alcohol
The goal of this project is to transform a successful, face-to-face harm-reduction treatment (HaRT-A) into a digital format, creating eHaRT-A.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Harm Reduction, Housing First (eg. Permanent Supportive Housing)
- Trial name
- eHaRT-A (NCT06702007)
- Testing
- eHaRT-A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Homelessness, Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND)
Homeless Overdose Prevention- Expansion
Homeless Overdose Prevention - Expansion (HOPE), tests implementation of overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND), a program that targets homeless experienced Veterans at risk for overdose, including Veterans in…
- Conditions
- Homelessness, Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND), Substance Use Disorder
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT07716202)
- Testing
- Homeless Overdose Prevention- Expansion (HOPE) - Low Intensity, Homeless Overdose Prevention- Expansion (HOPE) - High Intensity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alcohol Misuse, Homeless
Efficacy of a Smartphone-Based JITAI to Reduce Drinking Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Approximately 1 out of every 3 adults experiencing homelessness has a current alcohol use disorder (AUD). Alcohol use plays a central role in increased morbidity and mortality in this population, with some studies suggesting it…
- Trial name
- SmartT_A (NCT06821295)
- Testing
- Smart-T Alcohol, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Psychotic Affective Disorders
MI-CBTech: A Mobile Intervention for Community Integration in Homeless-Experienced Veterans With SMI
This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a brief behavioral intervention that combines two treatments, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that have been shown to work in…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Psychotic Affective Disorders, Psychotic Mood Disorders, Homelessness
- Trial name
- NCT06138054
- Testing
- MI-CBTech, Mindfulness control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Families Experiencing Homelessness and/or Housing Instability, Housing Stability
Silicon Valley Guaranteed Income Project
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how unconditional cash payments equivalent to $1,000 for 24 months (also called 'guaranteed income') might help families experiencing homelessness and/or unstable housing in Santa…
- Trial name
- SVGIP (NCT05698498)
- Testing
- Guaranteed Income, Public Benefits Information Session
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning With Formerly Homeless Older Adults Residing in Permanent Supportive Housing
The homeless population is aging, with an increasing proportion of individuals over age 50 who experience accelerated aging, high rates of mortality, and a high risk of not having their wishes honored at the end of life.
- Trial name
- ACP-PSH (NCT06239896)
- Testing
- Facilitated Group ACP Session, Facilitated one-on-one ACP visits
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Overdose, Harm Reduction
Shelter HArm Reduction Evaluation
The proposed study will use mixed methods research to examine overdose and other health-related impacts of harm reduction initiatives in NYC homeless shelters.
- Trial name
- SHARE (NCT07170072)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Tobacco Use Disorder
Abstinence Reinforcement Therapy for Veterans Who Smoke Tobacco and Are Experiencing Homelessness
Seventy to eighty percent of Veterans experiencing homelessness (VEH) smoke, which is four times the rate of the U.S. population and 2.5 times higher than among impoverished Americans.
- Trial name
- New HART (NCT07714200)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Bupropion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
HIV Infections, HIV Prevention
Community-based Outreach and Navigation for Nurse-led Engagement in HIV Care and Treatment
Many people who are experiencing homelessness are at high risk for HIV, but they often have trouble getting HIV prevention or treatment.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, HIV Prevention, Homeless Persons, Homelessness
- Trial name
- CONNECT (NCT07870603)
- Testing
- CONNECT (status-neutral, nurse-led on-site HIV service delivery), Standard of Care (referral-based outreach)
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Donaldson Conserve
HIV Infection, Syphilis Infection
Multiplo Tp/HIV Self-Test
To help reach the undiagnosed living with HIV and/or syphilis in Canada, self-tests for HIV and Syphilis may have substantial utility for increased identification of infected individuals through their relative ease of use and…
- Trial name
- NCT06716450
- Testing
- Multiplo TP/HIV Antibody Test
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Homeless Persons
Improving Productive Community Integration in Homeless-experienced Veterans
The VA has been focused on reducing the number of homeless Veterans nationally. However, it has been very difficult to increase the level of productive activities--including work, school, and training--for homeless-experienced…
- Trial name
- MI-CBT (NCT07388641)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Healthy Behavior Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Homeless Persons, Wound and Injuries
The WARM Study is a Pilot Study That Aims to Investigate the Impact of Environmental Factors on Acute and Chronic Wounds, Mental Illness, and Social Factors Among People Experiencing Housing Emergencies in Augsburg.
Providing healthcare to homeless people is a key and challenging task, both for society as a whole and for medical and psychosocial professionals.
- Conditions
- Homeless Persons, Wound and Injuries, Chronic Wound Care, Homelessness
- Trial name
- WARM (NCT07640672)
- Testing
- Wound care at the University Hospital and in the Johanniter mobile wound care unit
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Augsburg
Diabetes Mellitus
Texts for Diabetes Control Among Homeless Persons
This mixed method study includes a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and qualitative methods to assess the impact of a SMS text strategy in diabetes control among persons who experience homelessness.
- Trial name
- NCT05616026
- Testing
- Intervention, Attention Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder
Employing Peer Outreach and Whole Health in Recovery for Homeless-Experienced Veterans
Homelessness is a national crisis in the United States, particularly in the veteran population. Due to multiple chronic conditions, homeless individuals frequently become hospitalized or are treated in emergency departments.
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder, Homelessness
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT07309224)
- Testing
- Employing Peer Outreach and Whole Health in Recovery (EMPOWER)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Homeless Persons
Evaluation of a Supportive Housing Program for Adults Who Are Unhoused and Have Complex Health Needs
The study design is a cohort study with a propensity score-matched control group and difference-in-difference analysis to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT06723093
- Testing
- Social Medicine Housing Initiative
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Coordinated Access for Addiction Recovery and Equity in VA Supportive Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program provides subsidized permanent housing with case management to homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs).
- Trial name
- CARE-VASH (NCT07141394)
- Testing
- Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-SUD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,908 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Homelessness and Prevalence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Introduction \& Central question: Psychiatric disorders are highly prevalent in the homeless population, however neurodevelopmental disorders are also at risk of leading to homelessness (Churchard et al., 2018; Casey et al.…
- Trial name
- PRECA'TND (NCT06869915)
- Testing
- Prevalence (percentage) of ASD, ADHD and IDD in the studied population (homeless people sheltered in accommodation and social rehabilitation centers).
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital le Vinatier