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New treatment option for HIV Self-testing
Official title HIV Self-testing for Partners of HIV-uninfected Postpartum Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07194902
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a combination intervention to promote HIV self-testing (HIVST) for Partners and PrEP uptake for HIV-uninfected Postpartum Women ("H4P"). H4P includes evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, such as communication skills training, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Female
- woman
- Age ≥18
- ≥30 weeks pregnant per medical record due date
- non-reactive third trimester HIV test (verified from their antenatal care chart)
You likely can't join if
- Individuals with significant psychiatric illness that could interfere with participation or the ability to provide informed consent will be excluded...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female
- woman
- Age ≥18
- ≥30 weeks pregnant per medical record due date
- non-reactive third trimester HIV test (verified from their antenatal care chart)
- reporting at least one unknown-serostatus partner
- fluent in English or isiZulu
- willing to give researchers permission to contact them for repeated assessments
- able to provide informed consent Male partners meeting the as described above, and who complete verification questions to confirm their identity and status as the partners of the enrolled female participants. Additional...
- Age ≥18
- partner of enrolled women, confirmed via couples verification tool
- fluent in English or isiZulu
- willing to give researchers permission to contact them
- able to provide informed consent.
- Individuals with significant psychiatric illness that could interfere with participation or the ability to provide informed consent will be excluded at the discretion of the study team.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.