CompletedNot Applicable

Assessing the Feasibility of Economic Approaches to Prevent Substance Abuse Among Adolescents

Uganda95 participantsStarted 2023-10-12

Plain-language summary

The proposed study will test the impact of an economic empowerment intervention on reducing alcohol and drug use (ADU) among adolescents and youth living with HIV (AYLHIV) in poverty-impacted communities in Uganda. It focuses on improving understanding of multi-level context- specific risk and protective factors for ADU among AYLHIV.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. male or female AYLHIV aged 15-24 years;
. medically diagnosed with HIV and aware of their HIV status;
. enrolled in care at one of the selected HIV clinics.
. positive self-report or urine test for alcohol or drug use

Exclusion criteria

. any AYLHIV with negative urine alcohol or drug use test and negative self-report for alcohol and drug use
. anyone with a significant cognitive impairment that interferes with their understanding of the informed consent process, or is unable/unwilling to consent.

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

Percentage of Participants Completing the Study at 6 Months

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Number of Participants Enrolling in the Study at Baseline

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05597865

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-06

Results submitted2025-09-29

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