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HIV/AIDS & Alcohol-Related Outcomes: Translational Evidence-Based Interventions

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
HIV/AIDS
Interventions
Behavioral: WELL Program
Registration Number
NCT03238586
Lead Sponsor
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Brief Summary

A clinical study for patients with HIV that investigates the best way to reduce HIV transmission risk, and to improve the overall health of people living with HIV/AIDS. Participants will complete four assessments over the course of one year and will be randomly assigned to a five-week treatment program.

Detailed Description

The main purpose of this research study is to investigate the best way to reduce HIV transmission risk and to improve the overall health of people living with HIV/AIDS. This study tests an intervention program that aims to improve knowledge, motivation, and skills. The intervention program is designed to motivate participants to take their medications routinely, improve the quality of life for those living with HIV, and decrease risky behaviors that may lead to HIV transmission.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
232
Inclusion Criteria
  • HIV positive
  • Recent alcohol use
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
WELL ProgramWELL ProgramFive-week treatment program that aims to improve knowledge, motivation, and skills. It is designed to motivate participants to take their medications routinely, improve the quality of life for those living with HIV, and decrease risky behaviors that may lead to HIV transmission.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Viral loadChange from baseline at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year

The primary outcome measure will be disease progression or more specifically, the proportion of patients achieving viral suppression.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Medical Center New Orleans Infectious Disease Services

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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