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Behavioral Intervention
Couples Motivational Interviewing for Substance Abuse and HIV Risk (CHP Trial)
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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Hunter College of City University of New York
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 9 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
"This trial is testing whether motivational interviewing for couples can help reduce drug use and risky behavior that could lead to HIV transmission. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive couples motivational interviewing or standard couples HIV testing
Who is the study for?
This trial is for male couples where at least one partner has HIV and both are involved in drug use. They must be willing to participate together in interviews or counseling sessions aimed at reducing drug use and the risk of spreading HIV.
What is being tested?
The study is testing a program called Couples Health Project, which uses motivational interviewing techniques to help reduce drug use and risky behaviors that could spread HIV. Participants will either receive this special intervention or standard HIV testing and counseling.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves interviews and counseling rather than medication, there aren't typical medical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal topics.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 9 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~9 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
CAS with casual partners
Drug use Frequency
Urine assay for drug use
Secondary study objectives
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections
Binge Drinking
PrEP Uptake
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Behavioral: Couples Health ProjectActive Control1 Intervention
A three-session intervention for couples addressing couples communication skills, substance use, sexual agreements. The intervention also includes couples HIV testing and counseling in the final session.
Group II: No Intervention: CHTC as usualActive Control1 Intervention
Participants complete the standard Couples HIV Testing and Counseling session (CHTC).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,605 Previous Clinical Trials
3,329,558 Total Patients Enrolled
Hunter College of City University of New YorkLead Sponsor
40 Previous Clinical Trials
8,554 Total Patients Enrolled