A clinical study for patients with HIV that investigates the best way to reduce HIV transmission risk, and to improve the overall health of people living with HIV/AIDS. Participants will complete four assessments over the course of one year and will be randomly assigned to a five-week treatment program.
The main purpose of this research study is to investigate the best way to reduce HIV transmission risk and to improve the overall health of people living with HIV/AIDS. This study tests an intervention program that aims to improve knowledge, motivation, and skills. The intervention program is designed to motivate participants to take their medications routinely, improve the quality of life for those living with HIV, and decrease risky behaviors that may lead to HIV transmission.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
232
University Medical Center New Orleans Infectious Disease Services
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Viral load
The primary outcome measure will be disease progression or more specifically, the proportion of patients achieving viral suppression.
Time frame: Change from baseline at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year
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