360 Participants Needed

Women SHINE Intervention for HIV/AIDS

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Overseen ByCassandra Cyr, MPH
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego
Must be taking: ART
Stay on Your Current MedsYou can continue your current medications while participating

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

A two-arm RCT will be conducted to test the efficacy of Women SHINE, a web-based trauma-informed peer navigation-social support intervention (Figure 2). A total of 360 women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) with a history of adulthood interpersonal violence who have been prescribed ART but are non-adherent (\< 90% ART adherent in the last 4 weeks) will be enrolled in the study. WLHA will be randomized (1:1) into one of the following conditions: 1) Women SHINE intervention arm (n=180) or 2) Control arm (n=180). The Women SHINE intervention arm will receive a four-month intervention including peer navigator (PN) one-on-one sessions, phone/text-based check-ins, 7 psychoeducation weekly support group sessions (120 mins.) co-facilitated by a licensed therapist and PN, and access to a static website with resources for HIV care, interpersonal violence, trauma, mental health, and substance use. The control arm will receive one group session (60 mins.) on self-care and well-being and access to the aforementioned website with resources. Women will complete a video-based survey and mailed hair sample self-collection at baseline, 4-, 8-, and 12-months post-randomization, to evaluate improvements in ART adherence (Aim 1), emotion regulation, and PTSD symptoms (Aim 2). Investigators will examine the mediating effect of individual (retention in HIV care, coping self-efficacy, social support, ancillary support services use) and socio-structural (stigma, medical mistrust) mechanisms of change on the efficacy of Women SHINE (Aim 3).

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, since participants must be currently prescribed ART (HIV medication), it seems you should continue taking it.

Is the Women SHINE Intervention safe for humans?

The research articles reviewed do not provide specific safety data for the Women SHINE Intervention or related peer navigation interventions, but they do not report any safety concerns either.12345

How does the Women SHINE treatment for HIV/AIDS differ from other treatments?

The Women SHINE treatment is unique because it combines web-based trauma-informed peer navigation and social support to help women with HIV/AIDS who have experienced sexual trauma. This approach focuses on building coping skills and improving engagement with HIV care, which is different from standard treatments that primarily focus on medication adherence.678910

What data supports the effectiveness of the Women SHINE Intervention for HIV/AIDS treatment?

Research shows that peer navigation, a key component of the Women SHINE Intervention, is effective in helping people with HIV engage in care and stick to their treatment. Studies in different settings have found that peer navigators can provide emotional support and help overcome barriers to care, which improves treatment outcomes.1231112

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Jamila K Stockman, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator

University of California, San Diego

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for cisgender women over 18 living with HIV/AIDS who have experienced interpersonal violence as adults and are not fully adherent to their antiretroviral therapy (ART). Participants must speak English or Spanish, have internet access, and cannot be involved in another adherence intervention.

Inclusion Criteria

Self-report of <90% past-month ART adherence
Access to an internet browser
I identify as a cisgender female.
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Exclusion Criteria

No access to an internet browser
I am a transgender female.
I am under 18 years old.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Women SHINE intervention arm receives a four-month program including video-based peer navigation support, 7 weekly psychoeducation support group sessions, and access to a static website with resources.

16 weeks
Weekly sessions (virtual)

Control

Control arm receives one 60-minute group session on self-care and well-being and access to a static website with resources.

1 week
1 session (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for improvements in ART adherence, PTSD symptoms, and emotion regulation at 4-, 8-, and 12-months post-randomization.

12 months
Assessments at 4, 8, and 12 months (virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Control
  • Women SHINE
Trial Overview The study compares the Women SHINE web-based peer support program against a control group. The Women SHINE group receives one-on-one sessions, check-ins, support groups with therapists, and resource access. The control gets a single self-care session and similar resources.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Women SHINEExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Women SHINE consists of a four-month intervention that includes video-based one-on-one peer navigation and 7 weekly psycho-education support group sessions co-facilitated by a licensed clinical therapist (LCT) and peer navigator (PN). 180 women will be enrolled in the Women SHINE intervention and will remain in their assigned psycho-education support group sessions with the same members over the course of the intervention.
Group II: Control ArmPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Women assigned to the control arm (n=180) will receive one 60-minute group session facilitated by the licensed clinical therapist (LCT) on self-care and well-being as it relates to HIV, interpersonal violence, trauma, adverse mental health, and substance use. During this session, women will be provided with resources to HIV care, interpersonal violence, trauma, mental health, and substance use, through a static website created for Women SHINE. The content will include: 1) names and locations of clinics and organizations, services provided, and contact information; 2) links to support websites and hotlines and 3) testimonials from WLHA.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, San Diego

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,215
Recruited
1,593,000+

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator

Trials
3,007
Recruited
2,852,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The Conexiones Saludables peer navigation intervention was found to be acceptable among Latinx key populations in Tijuana, Mexico, highlighting its potential effectiveness in improving engagement in the HIV care continuum.
Peer navigators played a crucial role in educating participants about HIV and antiretroviral therapy, linking them to care services, and providing emotional support, which is essential for overcoming sociostructural barriers faced by these vulnerable groups.
"He is the Same as Me": Key Populations' Acceptability and Experience of a Community-Based Peer Navigator Intervention to Support Engagement in HIV Care in Tijuana, Mexico.Rocha-Jimรฉnez, T., Pitpitan, EV., Cazares, R., et al.[2023]
Peer navigation significantly improves the quality of HIV care for female sex workers (FSWs), as evidenced by a study of 211 participants in the Dominican Republic, where 41.2% reported contact with a peer navigator in the last 6 months.
FSWs who engaged with peer navigators experienced more respectful treatment from clinic staff and reported greater satisfaction with their overall HIV care services, highlighting the importance of peer support in enhancing healthcare experiences.
Exploring peer navigation and support in the quality of HIV care experiences of female sex workers in the Dominican Republic.Karver, TS., Barrington, C., Donastorg, Y., et al.[2022]
Peer navigation programs for people living with HIV have shown positive effects on the continuum of care outcomes, as evidenced by a review of various study designs including randomized control trials and qualitative studies.
Further research is needed to better understand the specific roles of peer navigators in improving health outcomes, mental health, and self-management for individuals with HIV, highlighting the complexity and social nature of these interventions.
A Scoping Review of Peer Navigation Programs for People Living with HIV: Form, Function and Effects.Krulic, T., Brown, G., Bourne, A.[2022]

Citations

"He is the Same as Me": Key Populations' Acceptability and Experience of a Community-Based Peer Navigator Intervention to Support Engagement in HIV Care in Tijuana, Mexico. [2023]
Exploring peer navigation and support in the quality of HIV care experiences of female sex workers in the Dominican Republic. [2022]
A Scoping Review of Peer Navigation Programs for People Living with HIV: Form, Function and Effects. [2022]
Development and pilot testing of a standardized training program for a patient-mentoring intervention to increase adherence to outpatient HIV care. [2021]
Engaging HIV-positive clients in care: acceptability and mechanisms of action of a peer navigation program in South Africa. [2019]
Salud y Orgullo Mexicano: Development of a Culturally Specific Transnational Linkage and Retention in Care Intervention for Mexican Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV in Chicago. [2021]
Trends in U.S. HIV Peer Health Worker Training Strategies and Approaches: A Scoping Review of the Literature. [2023]
ImpACT+, a coping intervention to improve clinical outcomes for women living with HIV and sexual trauma in South Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [2023]
Women's perspectives on ImpACT: a coping intervention to address sexual trauma and improve HIV care engagement in Cape Town, South Africa. [2020]
10.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
"I cannot change what happened to me, but I can learn to change how I feel": A case study from ImpACT, an intervention for women with a history of sexual trauma who are living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa. [2023]
From trauma to transmission: exploring the intersection of adversity, substance use, and HIV risk in women's life histories. [2023]
12.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Women design their own vaginal microbicide trial: Suggestions on how to improve adherence from former participants of HIV prevention trials. [2023]
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