Can couples counseling cut drug use and HIV? new study tests video modules
NCT ID NCT05000866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a communication skills video and a substance use module to standard couples HIV testing can help male couples reduce drug use and risky sex. About 484 male couples are randomly assigned to receive standard testing alone or with one or both extra modules. The goal is to see if these additions lower drug use, increase condom use, and reduce sexually transmitted infections.
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Active substance
communication skills training video and substance use module
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to reduce drug use and HIV risk among male couples.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by couple. It is still active but not recruiting, and findings may not apply to all populations.
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Locations
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Hunter College
New York, New York, 10018, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States