Pilot intervention for HIV patients focusing on alcohol use and medication effects

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 pilot intervention targets HIV-positive patients who consume alcohol and take multiple medications, particularly those with neurocognitive effects. The study involves a pharmacist-led intervention that includes medication reconciliation and assessments of alcohol use through self-administered tests. Participants will receive guidance on managing their medications and alcohol consumption to reduce the risk of falls and cognitive impairment. The approach combines motivational interviewing techniques to encourage behavioral changes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* HIV+
* have visited a local VA site in within the past year
* had an AUDIT-C indicating current alcohol use
* taking 5 or more non-ART medications, including an NCAM (i.e., benzodiazepines, opioids, muscle relaxants, sleeping medication, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inpatient individuals
* Patients with an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) diagnosis in the past 12 months
* Patients who test positive on the Alcohol Symptom Checklist for moderate or severe AUD during the screening process

Where it's running

• VA Connecticut Healthcare System
  West Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Amy C Justice, MD, PhD — Yale University
• Study coordinator: Amy C Justice, MD, PhD
• Email: amy.justice2@va.gov
• Phone: 203-932-5711

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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.