Couple-based intervention to improve quality of life for HIV male serodiscordant couples
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Couple-based Intervention on Relationship Satisfaction and Quality of Life in HIV Male Serodiscordant Couples
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | City University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Chengdu and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06497751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have shown promise with couple-based interventions in improving relationship dynamics and health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Chengdu and 3 other locations
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.