New study tests Video-Call program to tackle pain and drinking in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT05503173
First seen Jun 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program called MCBMAP, delivered through video calls and a website, to help people with HIV who have chronic pain and drink too much. The program combines counseling and skills training to address both issues together. Researchers will compare it to a brief advice group and track changes in drinking, pain, and daily function over 6 months.
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Charles River Campus, Boston University, Psychology Department- remote study
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Motivational and Cognitive Behavioral Management for Alcohol and Pain (MCBMAP) - a behavioral intervention delivered via video calls and web content
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a convenient, home-based way to help people with HIV manage both chronic pain and drinking habits together.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early-stage trial (Phase not specified) and the intervention is behavioral, so results may vary. It relies on self-report and remote participation, which may not work for everyone.
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