Can couples counseling curb HIV? new study tests dyadic approach in south africa

NCT ID NCT05231707

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Human Sciences Research Council

Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201, South Africa

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