Understanding Care Entry and Retention for People Living With HIV in French Guiana
Study of Entry and Continuation in Care for People Living With HIV in French Guiana
This study is trying to understand the challenges people with HIV face in getting and staying in care in French Guiana by gathering their experiences through a questionnaire.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cayenne, France) |
| Trial ID | NCT05354934 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather data through a cross-sectional, pseudo-anonymous questionnaire administered to individuals living with HIV who are receiving care at designated hospitals in French Guiana. Over a 12-month period, the study will focus on identifying factors associated with prolonged periods of loss of care, delays in starting antiretroviral therapy, and the overall experience of patients regarding their diagnosis and follow-up care. By analyzing responses from approximately 300 participants, the study seeks to highlight key issues affecting HIV care in this region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and over who are living with HIV and receiving care at one of the GHT hospitals in French Guiana.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 years of age, not living with HIV, or unable to participate due to physical or mental disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for maintaining care and treatment adherence among people living with HIV in French Guiana.
How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses specific local challenges, similar observational studies have shown success in identifying barriers to care and improving treatment pathways in other regions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People living with HIV * Aged 18 years and over * Followed in one of the 3 GHT Guiana hospitals (Cayenne, Kourou, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni) * Not opposed to participating in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Be under 18 years of age * Not be living with HIV * Not being followed in one of the GHT Guyana hospitals * Have a physical or mental disability that prevents them from answering the questionnaire * Be under guardianship or under legal protection
Where this trial is running
Cayenne, France
- Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne — Cayenne, France, French Guiana (Recruiting)
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.