Couple-based intervention to improve quality of life for HIV male serodiscordant couples
Official title: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Couple-based Intervention on Relationship Satisfaction and Quality of Life in HIV Male Serodiscordant Couples
Run by City University of Hong Kong · NCT06497751 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a new program to see if it can help improve the quality of life and relationship satisfaction for male couples in China where one partner is HIV positive and the other is not.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | City University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Chengdu and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06497751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are male couples where one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative, both over the age of 18 and in a committed relationship for at least three months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with low education levels, physical or psychological constraints that prevent assessment, or those diagnosed with other life-threatening diseases.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a couple-based intervention designed to enhance the quality of life and relationship satisfaction among HIV male serodiscordant couples in China. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will receive three sessions of dyadic coping strategies, or the control group, which will receive usual care. The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on the intervention's efficacy while also assessing its feasibility and acceptability among participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and relationship satisfaction for HIV serodiscordant couples.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with couple-based interventions in improving relationship dynamics and health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria for couples will be: (a) both partners are males, (b) both partners age over 18, (c) both partners report being a couple for at least three months, (d) one partner is HIV positive and the other partner is HIV-negative (i.e., serodiscordant couples), and (e) both partners are willing to participate. The exclusion criteria for couples will be: (a) either partner cannot complete the assessment due to a low education level or physical or psychological constraint, and (b) either partner has been diagnosed with another life-threatening disease (e.g., cancer).
Where it's running
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Jin Tang Six-color Rainbow Healthcare Service Center
Chengdu, China Recruiting -
Guangzhou Yue Le Health Service Center
Guangzhou, China Recruiting -
Community Always There
Shenzhen, China Recruiting -
Fangzhouai Garden
Xiamen, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nancy Xiaonan Yu, PhD — City University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Nancy Xiaonan Yu, PhD
- Email: nancy.yu@cityu.edu.hk
- Phone: 34429436
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.