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New treatment option for HIV
Official title Project Vuselela Feasibility
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07117656
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To develop an intervention that engages family members in supporting HIV and opioid substitution therapy treatment for those who inject drugs in South Africa, and then conduct a pilot study to understand feasibility and preliminary impact on outcomes.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aim 2 PLHWID 1. Any sex or gender
- \>18 years of age
- HIV-positive as per medical record
- Self-reported injection drug use behavior
- Have not participated in the current ART-OST program
You likely can't join if
- PLHWID Exclusion Criteria
- Under 18 years of age
- HIV-negative as per medical record
- Notself-reported injection drug use behavior
- Has participated in the current ART-OST program
- Taking ART or OST
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aim 2 PLHWID 1. Any sex or gender
- \>18 years of age
- HIV-positive as per medical record
- Self-reported injection drug use behavior
- Have not participated in the current ART-OST program
- Initiating ART or OST
- Identifies a potential family member who can provide support
- Live in Johannesburg Family Member 1. 18 years of age or older
- Confirms family member (parent, sibling, partner, aunt, uncle, grandparent, cousin)
- Knowledge of the drug using behavior by the PLWHID, but knowledge of their HIV status is not required.
- No recent history of self-reported drug-using behavior (\< 5 years)
- PLHWID Exclusion Criteria
- Under 18 years of age
- HIV-negative as per medical record
- Notself-reported injection drug use behavior
- Has participated in the current ART-OST program
- Taking ART or OST
- Cannot identify a potential family member who can provide support
- Does not live in Johannesburg Family Member Exclusion Criteria
- Under 18 years of age
- Not a family member
- Does not know about drug using behavior by the PLWHID
- Recent history of self-reported drug-using behavior (\< 5 years)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Johannesburg, South Africa. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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