CompletedNot Applicable

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Substance Use Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth Living With HIV in Kenya

Kenya106 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

Youth living with HIV in Kenya frequently use substances and this negatively affects their mental health as well as viral suppression. The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a peer-delivered substance use screening and brief intervention for these youth.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria: • Youth aged 15-24 years Exclusion criteria * those ill during the appointment * those who decline to assent/consent * youth unable to speak fluently in English.

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

Substance use assessed by the alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST)

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04998045

SponsorMoi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-30

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