Can couples counseling curb HIV? new study tests dyadic approach in south africa
NCT ID NCT05231707
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a couples-focused counseling and testing program could help prevent HIV and improve care. 544 couples from rural South Africa took part. The goal was to see if this approach increases viral suppression and engagement in HIV care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
couples counseling and testing
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve HIV prevention and care for couples in high-risk areas.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, so results are already known. It may not apply to other regions or populations.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Human Sciences Research Council
Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201, South Africa