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Behavioral Intervention
Behavioral Counseling for HIV Adherence
N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Connecticut
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Confirmed prescribed antiretroviral therapy
Confirmed non-adherent to anti-retroviral therapy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12-month
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will help determine how many behavioral counseling sessions are needed to help people with HIV stick to their treatment.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who are HIV positive, have been prescribed antiretroviral therapy but are not sticking to their treatment plan. Participants must have access to the internet and a phone to be eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing how many sessions of behavioral self-regulation adherence counseling are needed for effective HIV treatment adherence. It aims to find the right balance that improves long-term viral suppression and informs health policies.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves counseling rather than medication, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological discomfort discussing their condition during sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am on prescribed antiretroviral therapy.
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I have not been following my HIV medication plan as prescribed.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12-month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12-month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence from Baseline to 12-Months
Change in HIV Viral Load from Baseline to 12-months
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Continuous CounselingActive Control1 Intervention
Receives up to 16 weekly behavioral counseling sessions over the phone to achieve optimal medication adherence. Counseling adjusts to patient needs and determines the dose to achieve optimal adherence / HIV suppression, in contrast to the fixed dose condition that does not adjust to patient response.
Group II: Fixed CounselingActive Control1 Intervention
Receives up to five weekly behavioral counseling sessions over the phone focused on improving HIV medication adherence / viral suppression.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,776 Previous Clinical Trials
2,673,360 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ConnecticutLead Sponsor
181 Previous Clinical Trials
157,796 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am on prescribed antiretroviral therapy.I have not been following my HIV medication plan as prescribed.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Continuous Counseling
- Group 2: Fixed Counseling
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are any new volunteers able to join this trial at present?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is searching for participants at this time; the trial was initially posted on September 1st 2020 and updated most recently on October 13th 2021."
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How many participants has this experiment garnered?
"Affirmative. Per the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is presently recruiting participants. First listed in September of 2020 and last updated October 13th 2021, it requires 400 volunteers to be recruited across two separate sites."
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