Plain-English translation of NCT05516069 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether smart vending machines placed in communities across Canada can help people easily access HIV self-tests and harm reduction supplies. The machines provide low-barrier access, meaning anyone can use them without registration or judgment, and they also connect people to care and support services.
Many people in Canada face barriers to getting HIV testing and health supplies—whether due to stigma, lack of access in their area, or other social challenges. This study aims to find out if vending machines in convenient locations can help reach people who might not otherwise get tested or access the supplies they need.
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You would visit one of the Our Healthbox vending machine locations and use the interactive screen to browse and access items like HIV self-tests, harm reduction supplies, and sexual health products. No registration is required, and you can learn about the products and get information about local support services, all at your own pace. The study will track how the machines are used across Canada over the next three years to see if they help more people access testing and care.
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Canada
Sponsor
Unity Health Toronto
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Enrollment target
~5,000 participants
Started
January 2023
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
16 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2024.
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Central contact
Sean B Rourke, PhD
MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Micheal's Hospital
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.