Using community health workers and mobile health to improve HIV treatment adherence
Integrated Navigation Services for Treatment Adherence, Counseling, and Research
This study is testing whether support from community health workers and mobile health tools can help Black individuals with HIV stick to their treatment and achieve better health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT04663152 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Community Health Worker (CHW) intervention combined with a mobile telehealth (M-Health) component in achieving long-term viral suppression in Black individuals with poorly controlled HIV. Participants will receive support and counseling from CHWs to enhance their treatment adherence. The study focuses on individuals aged 18 and older who are receiving care at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System and self-identify as Black. The intervention seeks to address barriers to care and improve health outcomes in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black adults aged 18 and older with poorly controlled HIV who are receiving care at the University of Miami.
Not a fit: Patients with other conditions that limit their ability to participate meaningfully in the study may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve HIV treatment adherence and health outcomes for Black individuals with uncontrolled HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using community health workers and telehealth interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18 years or older * Miami-Dade Resident at time of enrollment * self-identify as Black * Viral load \> 200 mL within the last 6-months (VL must be verified via electronic medical record or lab report prior to enrollment) Exclusion Criteria: * Any other condition(s) that the treating clinician determines would limit participant from meaningful study participation.
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sonjia Kenya, EdD — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Ashley J Gray, MPH
- Email: ajg2940@miami.edu
- Phone: 3052431497
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.