Wellness, Intervention Strategies and HIV Care
University of California, San Francisco
50 participants
Sep 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria19
- • Participants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Self-report biological characteristics consistent with the population under study
- Be HIV-positive
- Report use of at least one of the following substances in the last 90 days:
- Cannabis
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine/crack
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Non-prescribed opioids (e.g., fentanyl, morphine)
- Ecstasy
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Psychedelics (e.g., Lysergic acid diethylamide, mescaline, ketamine)
- Poppers (alkyl nitrites)
- Non-prescribed benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium)
- Barbiturates
- Be English-speaking
- Be able and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria2
- Evidence of severe cognitive impairment or active psychosis that may impede ability to provide fully informed consent, determined by the research assistants and clinical supervisor(s)
- The research staff are trained on guidelines for identifying participants who exhibit signs of inability to meaningfully participate or provide consent due to mental illness or impairment
Interventions
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.
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.
Locations(2)
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NCT07069374