RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06173544

HIV Engagement and Adolescent Depression Support (HEADS-UP)


Sponsor

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Enrollment

105 participants

Start Date

Jul 6, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench Intervention is a counseling intervention for depression and engagement in HIV care.


Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • age 13-18
  • diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally)
  • scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II
  • living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year
  • willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17)

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age

Interventions

BEHAVIORALStandard of Care (SOC)

Participants randomized to this arm will received enhanced standard of care.

BEHAVIORALAdapted Friendship Bench (AFB)

Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Adapted Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor.

BEHAVIORALEnhanced Friendship Bench (EFB)

Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Enhanced Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor and a peer supporter.


Locations(5)

Area 18 Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi

Area 25 Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi

Kawale Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi

Lighthouse Health Centre

Lilongwe, Malawi

UNC Project Malawi

Lilongwe, Malawi

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