Can better training help HIV patients beat depression?
NCT ID NCT07032363
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two sets of strategies to help HIV clinics in Cape Town, South Africa, treat depression and improve medication adherence. Ten clinics will be randomly assigned to receive either basic support or enhanced training and supervision. Researchers will track how many patients start depression treatment and whether their depression and HIV viral levels improve over a year.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which training and support methods best help clinics treat depression in people with HIV, potentially improving health for many patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage implementation study with only 10 clinics, so results may not apply to other settings. It tests strategies, not a new drug, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of Cape Town
RECRUITINGCape Town, South Africa
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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