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Peer Mentoring for HIV/AIDS
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jordan Lake, M.D., M.Sc.
Research Sponsored by Jury Candelario
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-months post-baseline
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Summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an in-person peer mentoring and health literacy intervention on improving medication adherence, HIV-1 viral load, CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, and HIV medical appointment attendance among newly-diagnosed and/or medication non-adherent HIV-positive individuals, compared to standard of care provider/staff-delivered education.
Eligible Conditions
- HIV/AIDS
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6-months post-baseline
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-months post-baseline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Efficacy of Peer Mentoring on Improving Medication Adherence
Secondary study objectives
Assess the Long-Term Impact of Peer Mentoring on Medication adherence
Other study objectives
Examine the Impact of Peer Mentoring on HIV Medical Appointment Attendance
Examine the Impact of Peer Mentoring on HIV viral load and CD4 lymphocyte cell counts
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Peer MentoringExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Between baseline and 4-month follow-up, experiment group patients will be receiving (a) Weekly contacts with their Peer Mentor, with the option of receiving more frequent contact, if needed; and (b) 4 monthly, 1-hour workshops on HIV/AIDS, medication adherence, health literacy, and health and wellness. In addition, experiment group participants will also be provided with all standard practice services given to control group participants, including: (c) Two more or HIV basics education and medication adherence counseling sessions with their HIV specialty care provider and Patient Navigator; (d) resource referrals from a Patient Navigator based on the participant's needs; and (e) automated medical appointment reminders via phone.
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Between baseline and 4-month follow-up, control group patients will receive current standard of care which includes: (a) two or more HIV basics education and medication adherence counseling sessions with their HIV specialty care provider and Patient Navigator; (b) resource referrals from a Patient Navigator based on the participant's needs (e.g., mental health, substance abuse, social support groups, etc.); and (c) automated medical appointment reminders via phone.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Peer Mentoring
2017
N/A
~1070
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Jury CandelarioLead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry Sponsor
3,950 Previous Clinical Trials
5,174,947 Total Patients Enrolled
Jordan Lake, M.D., M.Sc.Principal InvestigatorApait Health Center
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