Counseling program for Black women living with HIV

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on Black women living with HIV to evaluate the effectiveness of a counseling program designed to enhance medication adherence and address trauma-related issues. Participants will receive either the STEP-AD intervention or enhanced treatment as usual (E-TAU). The study aims to empower these women by providing tailored support that acknowledges their unique experiences and challenges. The approach combines mental health support with medical adherence strategies to improve overall health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

1. Black
2. Living with HIV
3. Female
4. Age 18 or older
5. English speaking
6. Viral load non-suppression (\>200 ml) within the past year OR a detectable HIV viral load (\>/= 20 within the past year) OR a lack of HIV viral load measure for 6 consecutive months or more during the past 12 months OR missed HIV care visits greater than 6 months within the past year
7. History of trauma/abuse
8. Capable of completing and fully understanding the informed consent process and study procedures

Exclusion criteria:

1. Unable to completely and fully understand the informed consent process and the study procedures
2. Significantly interfering mental health symptoms (e.g., active psychosis that is untreated)

Where it's running

• University of Miami
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sannisha Dale, PhD — University of Miami
• Study coordinator: Sannisha Dale, PhD
• Email: sdale@med.miami.edu
• Phone: 3052841991

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.