Status:

COMPLETED

Managed Problem Solving to Increase Treatment Adherence in Individuals With HIV

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pennsylvania

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

HIV Infections

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will determine whether a managed problem solving intervention can help patients with HIV better follow their anti-HIV drug regimen and can control HIV better than the standard of care.

Detailed Description

HAART is considered to be the most effective treatment for HIV. However, sustained and consistent adherence to HAART is necessary for long-term success. Issues such as memory problems, lack of social ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for All Participants:
  • HIV infected
  • Infection likely to be susceptible to a specific treatment regimen
  • Have access to a telephone
  • Willing and able to comply with all study requirements
  • Exclusion Criteria for All Participants:
  • Live in a care facility that provides medications on schedule
  • Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Experienced Participants:
  • Restarting HAART after a treatment interruption of at least 3 months OR after virologic failure with a viral load greater than 1,000 copies/ml
  • On a treatment regimen for less than 2 weeks prior to study entry

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 1 2005

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    February 1 2011

    Estimated Enrollment :

    180 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00130273

    Start Date

    July 1 2005

    End Date

    February 1 2011

    Last Update

    July 13 2012

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    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104