CompletedNot Applicable

Secondary HIV Prevention and Adherence Among HIV-infected Drug Users

United States106 participantsStarted 2012-09

Plain-language summary

This study will test whether 3H+ (Holistic Health for HIV) is comparable to the original HHRP+ (Holistic Health Recovery Program) in reducing HIV risk behaviors and improving ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) adherence in a randomized controlled comparative effectiveness trial among 256 HIV+ persons in drug treatment who report unsafe injection drug use practices or sexual risk behavior.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV positive * Opioid dependent and enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment * Report drug- or sex-related HIV risk behavior in previous 6 months * Able to read and understand the questionnaires, the Audio Computer Assisted Self Interview (ACASI), and consent form * Available for the full duration of the study with no anticipated circumstances impeding participation * Not actively suicidal, homicidal, or psychotic as assessed by trained research staff under the supervision of the PI who is a licensed clinical psychologist in Connecticut. Exclusion Criteria: \-

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants in Each Condition With Optimal ART Adherence

Timeframe: Assessed at post-intervention, 3-months, & 6-months. Reported in the table at 6-months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01741311

SponsorUniversity of Connecticut

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06

Results submitted2025-07-01

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