The Outreach and Prevention at ALcohol Venues in East Africa Study (OPAL-East Africa- Aim 2) (OPA… (NCT06036238) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Outreach and Prevention at ALcohol Venues in East Africa Study (OPAL-East Africa- Aim 2) (OPAL-Aim 2)
Kenya, Uganda400 participantsStarted 2024-05-17
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the effect of a brief alcohol counseling intervention on PrEP and PEP adherence among adults with heavy alcohol use at high risk for HIV, while gaining insights into the facilitators, barriers, and cost-effectiveness of this approach.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (≥18 years)
* HIV-uninfected (by rapid HIV antibody test)
* AUDIT-C score of \>=4 for men and \>=3 for women
* Attending a clinical visit for initiation of biomedical HIV prevention with oral or injectable PrEP or oral PEP (or the dapivirine vaginal ring, if available)
* Has access to a mobile phone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ineligible for PrEP based on MoH guidelines
* Intention to move away from the study community in the coming year
* Gross inebriation or inability to provide informed 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?
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
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Proportion of follow up time on biomedical prevention with PrEP or PEP
Timeframe: Measured 24 weeks after PrEP or PEP initiation