Using Telehealth to Address Alcohol Misuse in HIV Care (NCT04546971) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Using Telehealth to Address Alcohol Misuse in HIV Care
United States600 participantsStarted 2021-06-22
Plain-language summary
This project will test the effects of a telehealth counseling program on reducing alcohol use and improving HIV viral control among people with HIV who drink heavily. In total, 600 heavy drinkers with HIV will be assigned to either (a) a single session of brief counseling on alcohol use or (b) brief counseling plus referral to a telehealth counseling program that includes multiple sessions of counseling by videoconferencing and text messaging support. To understand the effects of the program, participants' alcohol use, HIV outcomes, and health will be assessed over a 2-year period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* In care for HIV at one of 4 participating federally qualified health centers, report at least one heavy drinking day (4+ drinks) or average more than 7 drinks per week in the past 30 days
Exclusion Criteria:
* need for supervised alcohol detoxification, as indicated by having a history of severe withdrawal symptoms such as seizures and delirium tremens.
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?
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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
1
Alcoholics drinks consumed per week
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Alcoholics drinks consumed per week
Timeframe: 24 months
3
Number of heavy drinking days
Timeframe: 12 months
4
Number of heavy drinking days
Timeframe: 24 months
5
Proportion of participants with a detectable HIV viral load
Timeframe: 12 months
6
Proportion of participants with a detectable HIV viral load