Can a coach help men with HIV stay healthy? south africa trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07564193

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Cape Town Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called Coach Mpilo, where trained peers (coaches) provide one-on-one support to men living with HIV. The goal is to help these men stay engaged in HIV care, take their medication regularly, and achieve viral suppression. The trial will enroll 800 men in South Africa who have missed a clinic appointment and are not currently on treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Coach Mpilo peer support program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that trained peer coaches can effectively help men with HIV stay in care and achieve viral suppression, offering a scalable model for similar settings.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results depend heavily on implementation and participant engagement. The trial has not yet started, and benefits may not apply to all men or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

Multisite study with several health care facilities

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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