RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07117656

Project Vuselela Feasibility

Developing and Pilot Testing Project Vuselela for ART and OST Engagement in Johannesburg, South Africa

Sponsor

Arizona State University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jul 13, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

HIV Drug Users

Summary

To develop an intervention that engages family members in supporting HIV and opioid substitution therapy treatment for those who inject drugs in South Africa, and then conduct a pilot study to understand feasibility and preliminary impact on outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study, called Project Vuselela, is testing whether a support program for people living with HIV who also use injection drugs can work in Johannesburg, South Africa. The program pairs participants with a family member for added support while they start HIV treatment (ART) or addiction treatment (OST). The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful. **You may be eligible if...** - You are HIV-positive, over 18, and use injection drugs - You are starting either HIV treatment (ART) or opioid substitution therapy (OST) for the first time in this program - You live in Johannesburg - You can identify a family member (parent, sibling, partner, aunt/uncle, grandparent, or cousin) willing to join the study - Your family member is 18 or older and aware of your drug use (they do not need to know your HIV status) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already participated in this specific ART-OST program - You cannot identify a willing family support person - You are under 18 Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProject Vuselela

A four session intervention with people who inject drugs and family members. Delivered three group sessions and one dyad session. Session content designed to improve coping and communication skills that will in turn improve treatment outcomes.