Improving HIV treatment outcomes for women affected by violence in South Africa
Testing the effectiveness of an evidence-based transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy approach for improving HIV treatment outcomes among violence-affected and virally unsuppressed women in SA
This study is testing a special therapy to help women in South Africa who are living with HIV and have faced violence from their partners, to see if it can improve their health and help them feel safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10772003 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a cognitive behavioral therapy approach designed to help women in South Africa who are living with HIV and have experienced intimate partner violence. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA), which is a flexible, evidence-based intervention that addresses both mental health and HIV treatment adherence. By conducting a randomized controlled trial, the research will assess whether CETA can improve viral suppression rates and reduce instances of violence among participants. The focus is on women who are currently on antiretroviral therapy but are not achieving viral suppression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are HIV-infected women in South Africa who have experienced intimate partner violence and have an unsuppressed viral load.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or who have a suppressed viral load may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for women with HIV by enhancing their treatment adherence and reducing the impact of violence in their lives.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Matthew Alexander Pease — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Fox, Matthew Alexander Pease
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.