Status:
RECRUITING
Support for Adolescents Living With HIV in South Africa
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of KwaZulu
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a cluster randomized controlled trial determining the effectiveness of in-person or mHealth-based adolescent-friendly transition interventions compared to standard care on retention in care an...
Detailed Description
South Africa has the highest number of adolescents living with HIV in the world, yet adolescents are poorly prepared for transition from pediatric to adult services. For a large majority of South Afri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Adolescent Participants:
- Aged 15 to 19 years at enrollment
- Living with perinatally-acquired HIV
- Receiving ART for at least 6 months
- Aware of their HIV status
- Scoring low to intermediate on transition readiness assessment (intervention cohort only)
- Inclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers:
- Profession as a healthcare provider
- Working at one of the designated clinics
- Involvement with adolescents before, during or after transition to adult care
- Exclusion Criteria for all participants:
- Inability to read and/or speak English or Zulu
- Severe mental or physical illness preventing participation in informed consent activities
- Anticipated move out of clinic area in the next 12 months
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 2 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
1000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06035445
Start Date
February 2 2024
End Date
December 31 2027
Last Update
March 5 2025
Active Locations (1)
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King Edward VIII Hospital
KwaKhangela, South Africa