Improving health outcomes for older rural adults living with HIV
Testing the Efficacy of Two Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes and Quality of Life Among Rural Older Adults Living With HIV
This study is testing two remote support programs to see if they can help older adults living with HIV in rural areas feel better and stick to their treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 352 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical College of Wisconsin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06269081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for older adults living with HIV in rural areas of the Southern U.S. by testing two remote interventions: supportive-expressive peer social support groups and strengths-based case management. These interventions are designed to address barriers to care engagement and medication adherence faced by this population. The study will measure the impact of these interventions on viral suppression, adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and overall health-related quality of life, while also assessing changes in depressive symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and older, living with HIV in designated rural counties in the Southern U.S.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age or rural residency criteria, or those without HIV, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults living with HIV in rural settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise with similar interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for people living with HIV, particularly in rural settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50 years or greater * Living in a county with a score of .4 or higher on the index of relative rurality (IRR) * Living in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia * Living with HIV * Has a telephone at home * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting eligibility criteria described above
Where this trial is running
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Walsh, PhD — Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Walsh, PhD
- Email: jwalsh@mcw.edu
- Phone: 414-955-7710
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.