RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07069374

Wellness, Intervention Strategies and HIV Care

Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Summary

This is a pilot trial designed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention aimed at improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), viral suppression, and engagement in HIV care. The intervention will address behavioral coping strategies, HIV care engagement behaviors, and substance use management.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing wellness and behavioral health support programs for people living with HIV who are also using recreational substances, to see whether these interventions can help improve overall wellbeing, mental health, and engagement with HIV medical care. Substance use and HIV are often interconnected, and this study aims to address both together. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and HIV-positive - You have used at least one substance in the past 90 days — including cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, non-prescribed opioids (such as fentanyl), ecstasy, PCP, psychedelics, poppers, non-prescribed benzodiazepines, or barbiturates - You speak English and are able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe cognitive impairment or are experiencing active psychosis that prevents you from meaningfully understanding or consenting to participate in the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALWellness, Intervention Strategies and HIV Care (WISH)

A structured behavioral group program consisting of five weekly sessions, each approximately 60-90 minutes in length. The intervention is designed for individuals living with HIV who use substances and focuses on: managing stress, addressing barriers to care, and enhancing engagement with HIV-related health services. Sessions are delivered in a small-group format and facilitated by trained staff using a manualized curriculum.

BEHAVIORALMovie Night Club - Attention and Time Matched Control

Weekly 90-minute group sessions over 5 weeks in which participants watch non-therapeutic, neutral-content movies in a group setting. Sessions are facilitated to control for social interaction and time spent in a structured group environment but do not include any therapeutic content.