Status:
COMPLETED
Post-release Retention in HIV Care for Ex-inmates in South Africa
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aurum Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Hiv
Adherence, Patient
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
HIV remains the leading cause of death in South Africa as a result of a failure of people living with HIV to seek HIV treatment and be retained in care. After initiating antiretroviral therapy while i...
Detailed Description
To pilot a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of a transition adherence club (TCAC) versus traditional care, among ex-inmates receiving antiretroviral therapy in South Africa, to study feasibility, accep...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently incarcerated (either an offender/sentenced inmates or awaiting trial inmate/remandee)
- Housed at one of the study correctional facilities (including participating satellite centres)
- Diagnosed with HIV
- Currently receiving antiretroviral therapy
- Anticipated release or trial date within 3 months of study enrollment
- Self-report expected to reside within Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, or Johannesburg districts of Gauteng Province and within proximity to one of the TCAC sites (within 20 km, 45 minute travel time, or two local taxi minibus rides)
- Agree to post-discharge follow-up
- Medically stable based on DCS health assessment (including not pregnant)
- On antiretroviral therapy (ART) for \>3 months at the expected time of corrections release
Exclusion
- Failure to provide informed consent to be followed up by study staff after release
- Unable to speak one of the study languages (English, Sesotho, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Setswana, Xitsonga, and Afrikaans)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 9 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
176 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03340428
Start Date
March 9 2019
End Date
November 30 2020
Last Update
June 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Correctional Services
Pretoria West, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001