Improving alcohol use treatment for people living with HIV in Alabama
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['FUNDING_P01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-10915741
This study is looking to help people living with HIV in Alabama who are struggling with drinking and mental health issues by using a friendly therapy method delivered through telemedicine, making it easier for them to get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10915741 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing unhealthy alcohol use and mental health issues among individuals living with HIV in Alabama. It utilizes a treatment approach called Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA), which is a cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention designed to be delivered by a single provider. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this approach through a randomized trial, aiming to improve both alcohol use and mental health outcomes for participants. By leveraging telemedicine, the research seeks to make these interventions more accessible to those in need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults living with HIV who also struggle with unhealthy alcohol use and mental health comorbidities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or those who do not experience issues with alcohol use or mental health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and alcohol use outcomes for individuals living with HIV in underserved areas.
How similar studies have performed: Similar interventions have shown success in low and middle-income countries, indicating promise for this approach in the U.S.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EATON, ELLEN FLORENCE — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: EATON, ELLEN FLORENCE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus