HIV/AIDS

This study in Kenya tests different behavioral strategies to help 880 adolescents and young adults (ages 14-24) with HIV stay engaged in care. Participants first get either standard care or electronic navigation. If they miss appointments or have unsuppressed virus, they are re-r…

This study looked at whether starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately (within 48 hours) versus waiting until an opportunistic infection is under control affects death rates in HIV/AIDS patients hospitalized with such infections. Researchers enrolled 114 adults with HIV a…

This study tested whether brief or in-depth counseling could help people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve HIV treatment. 680 adults who were on HIV medication and had hazardous drinking plus mental health or substance use issues took part. Partic…

This study tested a new strategy: giving TB prevention medicine at the same time as TB testing to people with HIV starting or restarting antiretroviral therapy. The goal was to see if this approach gets more people on TB prevention quickly without missing active TB cases. The tri…

This study tested two methods to help people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa reduce their cigarette smoking: using e-cigarettes or nicotine replacement therapy (like patches), plus supportive text messages. 106 adults who smoked daily took part. The goal was to see if these …

This study tested a program where pregnant women living with HIV received support from trained peers to help them stay in medical care and keep the virus under control after giving birth. The program included face-to-face sessions before and after delivery. The goal was to improv…

This study tested a smartphone app called LetSync designed to help Black men who have sex with men and their partners stay engaged in HIV care and take their medications as prescribed. About 144 participants (80 couples) used the app for up to 14 months. The researchers measured …

This study tested whether a drug called sacubitril-valsartan (Entresto) can improve early signs of heart failure in people with HIV. The 39 participants had well-controlled HIV but showed subtle heart changes on scans. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce inflammation and…

This study tested a type of talk therapy (CETA) in 399 women in South Africa who have HIV, experienced intimate partner violence, and had trouble keeping the virus under control. The goal was to see if the therapy could help more women achieve an undetectable viral load and reduc…

This study tested whether a mobile care van linked to a needle exchange program could improve HIV prevention and treatment for people who inject drugs. 720 participants received services like HIV testing, treatment, and risk reduction through the van. The goal was to see if this …

This study tested a mobile app designed to help gay and bisexual men reduce their methamphetamine use and risky sexual behaviors. The app includes games, lessons, and resources. 226 men who use meth took part. The goal was to see if the app could help them cut back on meth and lo…

This study tested whether bringing together groups of friends who all have HIV helps them support each other to stay in medical care and take their medications. Over 300 people in St. Petersburg, Russia, took part. The approach uses everyday friendships to encourage regular docto…

This study looked at two strategies to help Ugandans living with HIV and high blood pressure get better care. One strategy provided free blood pressure medicines and equipment, while the other added extra staff and support. Over 87,000 patients took part. The goal was to see whic…

This study tested whether trained community health workers visiting pregnant women at home could improve health for both mothers and children in a rural area of South Africa. The program focused on supporting women with HIV, depression, or alcohol use, and on improving child grow…

This study compared two different HIV drug combinations in 447 people with advanced HIV (late presenters). One group received a protease inhibitor combo (Symtuza), the other an integrase inhibitor combo (Biktarvy). The goal was to see which works better and has fewer side effects…

This study tested a program to help HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) who also struggle with substance use. The program aimed to reduce feelings of stigma and shame that can keep them from getting HIV care. Fifty men took part to see if the program was helpful and easy…

This study tested a mobile app called PeerNaija that sends medication reminders, shows users how their adherence compares to others, and offers a monthly lottery prize for those with the best scores. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and helps young people living with…

This study tested a new way to deliver HIV and chronic disease care by bringing services into community microfinance groups in rural Kenya. About 1,200 adults with HIV took part, with some receiving care in the community and others at usual clinics. The goal was to see if combini…

This study tested a 4-session program called PARTNER for young men who have sex with men (ages 18-29) and are in a relationship. The program uses motivational interviewing and video exercises to improve communication about drug use, PrEP (HIV prevention pills), and safer sex. 196…

This study tested a short, two-session therapy called Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy (ABBT) to help people newly diagnosed with HIV stay committed to their medical care. The therapy teaches coping skills to overcome barriers like fear of disclosure. Researchers tracked whether…

This study tested a new HIV medication (Biktarvy) taken twice daily in 122 adults who also have drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB) and are on standard TB treatment. The goal was to see if the new pill can control HIV just as well as the current standard treatment. The study measure…

This study tested whether giving HIV-infected infants with severe pneumonia early treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV) and tuberculosis (TB) could help them survive. Over 500 babies aged 1 month to 1 year were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or additional drugs f…

This study tested a 12-session telehealth counseling program for young people aged 18-29 living with HIV. The program used text messaging and video calls to help them stay engaged in care, manage mental health, and reduce substance use. Fifty participants were enrolled to see if …

This study tested a program designed to make HIV testing easier for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lima, Peru. The program offered HIV testing at venues where people meet for sex, along with a text-messaging app that provides information and support. Researchers enrolled 161 …

This study tests whether a proven HIV prevention education program can be delivered through Facebook to reach high-risk rural women in Appalachia. Participants are women leaving jail who have a history of drug use and risky sexual behavior. The goal is to see if social media can …

This study looked at different ways to help young women in South Africa, ages 18-25, take their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP) consistently. The goal was to find the best support strategies to keep them protected from HIV. 360 women took part in the study, which tested a step-b…

This study looked at whether men who have sex with men (MSM) in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Togo would accept and use PrEP (a daily or on-demand pill) to prevent HIV. Over 600 HIV-negative men at high risk took part, receiving regular check-ups, STI testing, and suppor…

This study tested two strategies to encourage HIV prevention pill use among adults who visit or work at drinking venues in Kenya and Uganda. Over 9,000 people took part. One approach focused only on HIV testing, while the other offered broader health screenings. The goal was to s…

This study tested a phone app designed to help young Black men who have sex with men in Alabama get HIV tests and learn about prevention. Fifty-nine people took part to see if the app made them more likely to accept a rapid HIV test and get a prescription for PrEP, a daily pill t…

This study tested a program called HUG-M+ designed to help young Thai men who have sex with men get tested for HIV and reduce risky behaviors. Over 600 men aged 15-29 took part in two cities, one receiving the program and the other standard care. The goal was to see if the progra…

This pilot study tested whether offering HIV prevention medication (PrEP) in the emergency department is feasible. 26 adults at high risk for HIV were enrolled. The goal was to see if people would start PrEP and follow up with a clinic within 30 days. The study aimed to overcome …

This study tested whether teaching financial skills and providing economic support could reduce alcohol and drug use among teens and young adults living with HIV in poor areas of Uganda. Researchers enrolled 95 participants aged 15-24 who were already in HIV care and had used alc…

This study tested different ways to deliver HIV testing and counseling to young men who have sex with men (ages 15-24) and their partners. The goal was to see which approach helps couples communicate better and reduce risky behaviors like condomless sex with casual partners. 71 c…

This study tested a program to help healthcare providers prescribe HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) more effectively. The program included a web-based tool and a coordinator to support doctors. Ten clinics in San Francisco participated. The goal was to see if the program incre…

This study tested new non-drug treatments to reduce nerve pain in the feet and legs of people with HIV. 161 adults with HIV-related nerve pain tried these approaches to see if they could ease pain and improve quality of life. The goal was to find better ways to manage this common…

This study tested two programs to reduce the shame and stigma that adolescents with HIV often face. 89 teens aged 10-14 in Uganda took part in either group therapy, family sessions, or standard care. The goal was to see if these programs could help them feel better about themselv…

This study tested whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a proven treatment for trauma, can help people recently diagnosed with HIV. Forty participants were split into two groups: one received standard medical care plus weekly EMDR for up to 6 month…

This study looked at how social support from friends and family can help teenagers with HIV stay in medical care and take their HIV medication regularly. Researchers worked with 60 teens in South Africa to understand which types of support work best. The goal is to design better …

This study tested a simple way to get more HIV patients in South Africa the medicine that prevents tuberculosis (TB). Instead of doctors having to choose to prescribe it, the new approach made TB prevention the standard option, requiring doctors to actively opt out if they didn't…

This study looked at health records of over 2,000 people with HIV from racial and ethnic minority groups to see if seeing a heart specialist (cardiologist) helps prevent heart disease. Researchers tracked who visited a cardiologist and for how long, up to 5 years. The goal is to …

This study looked at ways to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysian prisoners, many of whom also had HIV, opioid addiction, or hepatitis. Researchers compared a standard 40-week TB prevention treatment with a shorter 12-week option. The goal was to see which approach worked bette…